My main research interests are within the fields of Arctic security, Arctic governance, science-policy interface, and the Arctic Council. My PhD (Political Science) was on the Norwegian defence establishment’s encounter with new post-cold war realities, emphasizing, among other things, security in the Arctic. In recent years, however, my main research focus has been on Arctic and global environmental governance, maritime safety issues in the Arctic, science-policy influence, and the Arctic Council. I have published a number of books, articles in academic journals and reports on these issues and have broad experience with presenting my research to relevant stakeholders.
Academic background
- Ph.D., Department of Political Science, University of Tromsø, Norway (2009).
- Cand. Polit. (Master) in Political Science, University of Tromsø, Norway (2002).
- Cand. Mag. (Bachelor), University of Tromsø/University of Oslo (1998).
Professional experience
- Senior research fellow at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (since 2007)
- Associate Professor II, Bjørknes Høyskole (since 2020)
- Teaching, Introduction to International Relations, junior courses, Tromsø (fall 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005)
- Teaching, Changing concepts of security, The High North, Norwegian Defence, climate change, senior course (2003-2015)
- External and internal examiner, International Politics, Oslo, Trondheim and Tromsø, Norway
- Teaching supervisor, bachelor and master level, Tromsø and Oslo, Norway
- Course developer, International relations, security politics and Arctic governance, bachelor and master level, Tromsø (UiT), Bardufoss (UiT), Oslo (Bjørknes Høyskole), Norway
- Conference organizer, Environmental politics, International law, Security politics, Human security, Arctic Council
PROJECTS
BOOKS
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS
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In Duncan Russel and Nick Kirsop-Taylor (eds), Handbook on the Governance of Sustainable Development. Edward Elgar, 2022, pp. 259-274.
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Arktika i Sever, Vol 42, No 1, 2021, pp. 122-144. In Russian and English.
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Polar Record, Vol 57, published online 18.03.2021. DOI: 10.1017/S0032247420000492
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Internasjonal Politikk, Vol 78, No 4, 2020, pp. 466-477. In Norwegian.
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Internasjonal Politikk, Vol 78, No 3, 2020, pp. 284-310. In Norwegian.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
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High North News, March 28, 2023. In Norwegian. English version here.
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Forskning.no, February 24, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Dagens næringsliv, December 1, 2022. In Norwegian.
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Dagens Næringsliv, June 27, 2022. In Norwegian.
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Science Norway, May 23, 2022.
RELATED RESEARCH AREA(S)
IN MEDIA
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Regjeringen presenterer Arktisk råd-prioriteringer (The Norwegian government presents its Arctic Council priorities)
NRK Dagsnytt 18 (TV/radio), March 28, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Russlands arktiske toppdiplomat: – Vi ser fortsatt på Arktisk råd som et viktig forum (Russia's Top Arctic Diplomat: 'We Still Consider the Arctic Council an Important Forum')
High North News, March 28, 2023. In Norwegian. English version here.
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Utenriksministeren: – Ikke sikkert vi klarer å bevare Arktisk råd (Minister for Foreign Affairs: - Not sure we will be able to preserve the Arctic Council)
NRK, March 28, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Conquete de l'Arctique (Arctic conquest)
French channel M6 (TV), February 26, 2023. In French.
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How has the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted science?
The Guardian: Science Weekly (podcast), February 7, 2023.