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NOREF provides information and analysis on emerging powers and the role of these states globally and in their regions of influence. NOREF has in particular focused on Brazil and Turkey and has facilitated several events where focus has been on peace and security issues and possible areas of cooperation with Norway - either through bilateral collaboration or in multilateral forums such as the UN.

Brazil in the South Atlantic: growing protagonism and unintended consequences: Adriana Erthal Abdenur , Danilo Marcondes de Souza Neto 27 May 2013
For most of the twentieth century, the strategic importance of the North Atlantic outstripped that of the southern part of the ocean. However, the past decade has brou... more
Turkish and Iranian interests and policies in the South Caucasus: Evanthia Balla 23 April 2013
The South Caucasus, situated as it is at the crossroads of Eurasia’s major energy and transport corridors, continues to play a vital role in the world’s security affai... more
Azerbaijan’s security concerns: a view from within: Fariz Ismailzade 10 April 2013
Despite the tremendous economic growth of the past decade and relative political stability, Azerbaijan continues to face threats in terms of security and sustainable e... more
Georgia: identity, foreign policy and the politics of a “Euro-Atlantic orientation”: Kornely Kakachia 27 March 2013
Often considered to be a “beacon of democracy” in the post-Soviet space, Georgia has publicly committed itself to establishing the rule of law and building Western-sty... more
The main dimensions of Armenia’s foreign and security policy: Narek S. Galstyan 26 March 2013
This policy brief surveys the core principles and objectives of Armenia’s foreign policy, which is influenced by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan, the Aze... more
Non-state actors and South Caucasus security: the role of NGOs, transnational corporations and religious organisations: Licínia Simão 19 March 2013
Following the collapse of Soviet structures, security dynamics in the South Caucasus became closely related to the process of the consolidation of viable and effective... more
Security in the South Caucasus: the EU, NATO and Russia: Maria Raquel Freire 4 March 2013
Focusing on the interplay of external actors in the South Caucasus, i.e. the EU, NATO and Russia, three main issues are highlighted: firstly, that the South Caucasus i... more
China in Latin America: hegemonic challenge?: Isabel Hilton 20 February 2013
The United States is Latin America’s traditional hegemonic power, but China’s influence in the region is large and growing. How far does China’s presence in the U.S. b... more
Russia assumes and exploits the chairmanship of the G20: Pavel K. Baev 8 February 2013
Russia has ambitious plans for its year as G20 chair. It seeks to achieve a boost to Russia’s international profile, eroded by the evolving domestic crisis. Its agenda... more
The BRICS and international peacebuilding and statebuilding: Oliver Richmond , Ioannis Tellidis 1 February 2013
The emergence of the BRICS has generated a renewed debate about peacebuilding and donor activity. This has slowly influenced the aims, norms and practices of internati... more
Arab Spring, Turkish “Summer”? The trajectory of a pro-Western “moderate Islam”: Kees van der Pijl 30 November 2012
The “moderate Islam” that has developed in Turkey could play a role in shaping the outcome of the Arab revolt that began in 2011. The modern Turkish state established... more
Brazil: an emerging peacekeeping actor: Per M. Norheim-Martinsen 23 November 2012
As the presence of Western states in UN peacekeeping operations (PKOs) has gradually decreased, new states have been filling the resultant void, although these operati... more
The challenges and ambiguities of South Africa’s foreign policy: Jean-Paul Marthoz 19 September 2012
Over the last two decades South Africa has become one of the major players on the continent and a legitimate voice of Africa on the world scene. It has failed, however... more
The concept of “rising powers”: Pinar Tank 29 June 2012
Rising powers are changing the dynamics of power in the international system. But what are their common traits and how do their approaches to global governance differ?... more
Turkey as an international mediator: opportunities and pitfalls: Pinar Tank 13 July 2011
Since the Helsinki Summit of the European Union (EU) Council granted Turkey ‘candidate country’ status in 1999 and the Justice and Development Party (AKP) won the elec... more
The “new” Turkish foreign policy and its implications for Norwegian peacebuilding: Jean-Paul Marthoz 15 December 2010
Turkey’s emergence as a key figure on the international scene makes it a potentially interesting partner for Norway. Yet, with unresolved issues both internally and ex... more
Brazil’s emergence and the potential for Norwegian peacebuilding diplomacy: Jean-Paul Marthoz 15 November 2010
Brazil has emerged as a major player on the international stage and a prime mover of a new international order that favours the south. Jean-Paul Marthoz argues that it... more
The Strategic Lines of Brazilian Foreign Policy: Clóvis Brigagão 25 May 2009
Brazil is considered to be a global player on the international stage. Three strategic lines define Brazil’s international relations: nuclear capacity, the environment... more
Grabendorff: Brazil – A "Secure" Partner for the European Union?: Wolf Grabendorff 19 October 2009
The EU-Brazil strategic partnership offers many possibilities for security cooperation but does not take into account the policy implications of Brazil's "souther... more

Rising Powers: From regional leaders to global players? 25 April 2012, 13.00-15.00 PRIO, Hausmannsgate 7, Oslo, Norway: The end of the Cold War heralded the end of global governance based on the power balancing structures linked to bipolarity. Twenty years on, there remains a lack of c... more
Seminar 4 June - Brazilian Foreign Policy on Peace and Security 3 June 2009, 11.57 Borggt. 2b, Grønland, Oslo: Noref and NorLARNet invite you to a breakfast seminar with Dr. Clóvis Brigagão, Director of Centre of the Americas Studies more

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