Upcoming Events

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Tuesday, 2 Jun 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

The white dove of Khana Ratsadon. Photo: Titipol Phakdeewanich

The spirit of Thai democracy – present, past and yet to come

Join us to discuss the conditions for democracy and people’s participation in Thai society.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 2 Jun 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

Online: Streaming available

Event

Tuesday, 9 Jun 2026 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

A protestor holds up a sign during a rally in Spain for the end to the war in Palestine. Photo: Getty Images

Global conflict data release: A dangerous resurgence of war

Join us for the launch of PRIO’s annual global conflict overview, Conflict Trends: A Global Overview, 1946–2025.

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

Time: 9 Jun 2026 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

Online: Streaming available

Event

20–26 Sep 2026

Writing retreat in Aegina, Greece. Photo: Georgina Berry / PRIO

PRIO Writing Retreat 2026 in Aegina, Greece

In a hectic work environment, sometimes it's hard just to take a deep breath, focus, and think. The PRIO Writing Retreat combines writing sessions with group discussions and one-on-one coaching.

Place: Kavos Bay Hotel, Aegina, Greece

Time: 20–26 Sep 2026

Online: Streaming available

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Friday, 22 May 2026 10:15–11:45 UTC+02

PRIO's European Security Week . Illustration: CC

International security and the contribution of critical approaches to security and technology

Critical approaches broaden security debates beyond militaristic narratives us to understand security dynamics.

Recorded event

Friday, 22 May 2026 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

European Security Week. Illustration: Canva

The internal drivers of Russian policy toward Europe

Russia’s increasingly repressive domestic politics, economic constraints, elite competition, and isolation shape its foreign policy toward Europe.

Recorded event

Thursday, 21 May 2026 10:45–12:15 UTC+02

The struggle for influence between Russia and the EU

Russia’s war against Ukraine has intensified its wider struggle with the EU over political influence, norms, and visions of order across Europe.

Recorded event

Thursday, 21 May 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

Cognitive threats and democratic resilience 

A discussion on how states and other actors use information and psychological tools to gain influence, and what democracies can do in response. 

Recorded event

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:45–12:15 UTC+02

Rethinking European security: technology, energy and diplomacy

A discussion on the strategic choices being made by European leaders and how they are remaking European security.

Recorded event

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

The politics of European rearmament 

Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered the most significant rise in defence spending in Europe since the end of the Cold War.

Recent events

Friday, 22 May 2026 10:15–11:45 UTC+02

International security and the contribution of critical approaches to security and technology

Friday, 22 May 2026 09:00–10:00 UTC+02

The internal drivers of Russian policy toward Europe

Thursday, 21 May 2026 10:45–12:15 UTC+02

The struggle for influence between Russia and the EU

Thursday, 21 May 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

Cognitive threats and democratic resilience 

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 14:00–16:00 UTC+02

From development to ‘inclusion': Changing visions of global economic equality

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:45–12:15 UTC+02

Rethinking European security: technology, energy and diplomacy

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 09:00–10:30 UTC+02

The politics of European rearmament 

Monday, 18 May 2026 12:00–13:30 UTC+02

Norway’s role in a rapidly evolving European security landscape

Thursday, 7 May 2026 09:00–16:00 UTC+02

EuroWARCHILD conference on children born of war

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 15:00–16:30 UTC+02

"Making security public": A discussion around Security Dialogue’s new special issue