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Norway and emerging powers

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.

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

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