
Navigating a Multiplex World Order
Is the liberal international order coming to an end, and what follows the era of American hegemony? In this episode of The World Stage, Senior Research Fellow Wrenn Yennie Lindgren (NUPI) sits down wi...
10 Huhti 26min

Resilience, peacebuilding, and preventing violent extremism
What are the role of resilience and peacebuilding perspectives and approaches when it comes to preventing violent extremism? How can resilience and peace building help address the root causes of viole...
9 Huhti 32min

European nuclear deterrence: The french initiative
Join us for a conversation on European security in a time marked by war, nuclear threats, and growing strategic uncertainty.Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising doubts about...
25 Maalis 36min

A region under pressure: Preventing climate change related conflict in the Lake Chad region
How can we best prevent and manage climate-related insecurity in one of the world's most vulnerable regions? In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage, Research Professor Cedric de Coning (N...
19 Maalis 45min

Is U.S. foreign policy now "open for business"?
In this episode of the World Stage podcast, host Ole Jacob Sending (The Norwegian Centre for Geopolitics, NUPI) sits down with Alex Cooley (Columbia University) and Taylor St. John (NUPI) to discuss t...
11 Maalis 41min

Trust, anger and the limits of EU democracy promotion
In the EU’s enlargement debate, attention usually centres on Brussels—legal benchmarks, progress reports and diplomatic bargaining. But in countries hoping to join the bloc, politics is often decided ...
19 Tammi 36min

The Neighbourhood: The EU’s enlargement reality check
How are enlargement reforms unfolding on the ground and what drives progress or stagnation? The 2025 Enlargement Package presents a mixed picture: Ukraine and Moldova are racing ahead, while Serbia an...
27 Marras 202537min

Democratic backsliding, illiberal regimes and international cooperation under pressure
The international system faces its gravest crisis in decades. As global democracy retreats, authoritarian regimes actively challenge established international rules and norms.This episode asks: Which ...
21 Marras 202535min




















