💡What does the latest evidence tell us about how #democratic decline, institutional weakness and violent conflict interact? Join PRIO and International IDEA on 27 October. Sign up: prio.org/events/9312

What did grieving King Harald V do to Norwegians’ bond with the nation? 🇳🇴 PRIO’s Júlia Palik and Robert Jagiello surveyed the same representative sample of Norwegian citizens before and after the funeral. Those who felt their grief was shared with others were more likely to grow closer to Norway. To find out more about the findings read the blogpost👇 prio.org/comments/1923

Five years after the Taliban’s return, what does China want in Afghanistan - and what does Afghanistan get from China? As part of Afghanistan Week 2026, PRIO’s Kaja Borchgrevink moderates a discussion on Chinese engagement in Afghanistan - from mining and roads to security and regional diplomacy. Sign up 👇 prio.org/events/9306

PRIO is seeking a new Director! We are looking for an engaged and unifying leader who will help further develop an internationally renowned research institute and strengthen the role of peace research nationally and internationally. Read more here: visindi.no/en/stilling/prio-…

"A flurry of diplomatic and military activity has produced few tangible gains as Russia confronted persistent economic and battlefield pressures. “ writes PRIO’s Pavel Baev in his latest PRIO Comment.⤵️ prio.org/comments/1921

PRIOs Haakon Gjerløw og Marianne Dahl skriver i @DN_no om hvorfor årets fredspris til Navi Pillay handler om mer enn forholdet mellom Norge og USA. De løfter fram betydningen av folkerett, internasjonale domstoler og uavhengige institusjoner i en tid med økende geopolitisk spenning. 💬 «Navi Pillay har viet livet til å bygge uavhengige institusjoner der ingen står over loven. En verden med like regler for alle er mer rettferdig, forutsigbar og fredelig. Derfor er årets pris en fredspris." dn.no/innlegg/nobels-fredspr…

Democracy, conflict and Norway’s foreign policy: What does the evidence tell us? Join PRIO and International IDEA for a joint policy event exploring findings from two major 2026 reports: 🌍 International IDEA’s Global State of Democracy 2026 📊 PRIO’s Conflict Trends Report 2026 prio.org/events/9312

The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay indirectly reinforces the conclusion that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide, argues PRIO’s Jørgen Jensehaugen, highlighting the importance of international law and accountability mechanisms. prio.org/comments/1920

PRIO Acting Director Haakon Gjerløw tells The Washington Post that the U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court announced on the same day Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “underscores exactly why this award matters.” “The Nobel Committee has sent a clear message that international law and the institutions that defend it remain essential pillars of a peaceful world. It is a brave decision by the Committee, and a worryingly bullying reaction.” washingtonpost.com/politics/…

PRIO Director Haakon Gjerløw speaks live on @CNN about Navi Pillay receiving the 2026 Nobel #Peace Prize. "Today’s Nobel Peace Prize award to Navi Pillay is a solid and timely choice by the Nobel Committee".

PRIO Director statement on the Nobel Peace Prize ⬇️ prio.org/news/3754

Tomorrow, the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced. Listen to PRIO Director Haakon Gjerløw on the @EventualNews podcast for an inside look at the @NobelPrize, the Directors’ list, and the growing role of prediction markets in shaping expectations around the award.

The 2026 Oscarsborg Symposium brought together leaders from business, government, and academia to discuss the role of businesses in defence and preparedness. Read about the insights shared around the table at the fortress 👇 prio.org/news/3753

How can respect for human rights help create sustainable peace for future generations? Join PRIO, the @NobelPeaceOslo and the French Institute in Oslo for a timely discussion featuring PRIO's Kristoffer Lidén and moderated by Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert. 🔗 Register: prio.org/events/9308

PRIO Director Haakon Gjerløw was interviewed by @Reuters ahead of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize announcement. He discusses Trump’s influence on the prize and what the Nobel Committee may consider when choosing the 2026 laureate. reuters.com/world/us/trump-w…

Make your Wednesday afternoon insightful. Join us at PRIO for a timely conversation on how #young Africans experience and evaluate #democracy, governance and socio-economic conditions. Sign up: prio.org/events/9305