PRIO will host three public events in Arendal next week, addressing global challenges such as the rollback of women’s rights, the governance of outer space, and how to talk about peace in a world preparing for war. You can watch these events in person or via PRIO's YouTube channel.
Norwegians are increasingly anxious about global peace and security, according to PRIO’s annual survey. Nearly 60% believe a new armed conflict in Europe is likely within the next decade, while 45% think a world war could break out within that time.
Two of PRIO’s flagship journals – Journal of Peace Research and Security Dialogue – will be published by Oxford University Press from 2026.
As PRIO enters a new chapter, Henrik Urdal and new director Nina Græger discuss what a peace research institute should be today – and how it must adapt to global turbulence.
Women ambassadors at the UN Security Council are reshaping diplomatic norms through empathy and inclusion, write Torunn L. Tryggestad, Anna Marie Obermeier and Asha Ali. Though policy hasn’t shifted, their presence is quietly transforming diplomatic culture.
Ukraine faces the critical task of reintegrating up to 5 million veterans and their families after the war. A recent survey of Ukrainians from unoccupied territories identified access to psychological support for veterans as the most pressing challenge. Additionally, ensuring access to physical rehabilitation emerged as the second-highest priority.
PRIO Research Professor Kristin Bergtora Sandvik argues that peace research must stay distinct from defense research, warning against its absorption into military agendas in recent Norwegian political discourse. She urges the peace research community to show the importance of peace as a paramount public good, especially in an era where "peace talk" is often marginalized or dismissed.
A nationwide survey conducted in Ukraine highlights public awareness and perceptions of domestic violence, and of conflict-related sexual violence committed by Russian forces.
This article introduces a new framework that connects conflict to migration by emphasizing local-level analysis and displacement patterns. It refines how we track and understand forced mobility in conflict settings.
