PRIO's Peace in a Pod Podcast
1) Passing the Torch: Leadership, Peace, and a Changing World Order
After nearly a decade as PRIO Director, Henrik Urdal has wrapped up his tenure. Taking over is Nina Græger, who returns to PRIO after leading the Department of Political Science at the University of C...Show More
2) From Gaza to Sudan: What the Rise in Global Conflict Means for Children
2024 marked one of the most violent years since the end of the Cold War, with 61 armed conflicts recorded across 36 countries. This sobering tally comes from PRIO’s latest Conflict Trends: A Global Ov...Show More
3) After America: Can Europe Defend Itself?
The European Commission has unveiled a bold 800 billion euro plan to ramp up defense spending - marking what many are calling a historic shift in Europe’s security architecture. With the United States...Show More
4) Could a Breakthrough Technology Transform the War in Ukraine?
Negotiations around a ceasefire in Ukraine have dominated headlines ever since Donald Trump returned to the White House. From bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia to direct talks between Trump and Vladimir...Show More
5) UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese on Gaza, Trump, and Genocide
President Donald Trump’s call for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and displace its population marks a stark break from decades of American policy—one that could destabilize the entire Middle East.Thi...Show More
6) What’s Next for Syrian Refugees After Assad’s Fall?
December 8th. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is reported to have fled the country his family ruled for 50 years—a political earthquake that sends shockwaves across the globe.Miles away in Europe, th...Show More
7) From Biden to Trump: Ukraine’s War at a Turning Point
The stakes are rising in Ukraine as Russian attacks on critical infrastructure intensify, plunging the country into darkness with rolling blackouts.Meanwhile, the Biden administration makes its final ...Show More
8) Will Trump 2.0 Break US Democracy?
Donald Trump’s return to the White House raises urgent questions about the state of American democracy.His contentious victory—despite ongoing legal battles and investigations into his role in efforts...Show More
9) Who Should Win the Nobel Peace Prize 2024?
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious honors. Each year, the Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) presents his own independent list of individuals and organizati...Show More
10) The West vs. 'The Rest'
On April 29th at the World Economic Forum, Norway’s Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, delivered a striking critique of the so-called “West,” accusing his allies of a double standard in their handlin...Show More