Children Born of War: The Long Road to Recognition
For some children, the scars of war are present from the very beginning of life.Children born of war are found in virtually every conflict worldwide. Most are born to local women and fathered by membe...
16 Feb 40min
Is the International Order Unravelling?
January 2026 has barely begun, yet the pace of global upheaval is already staggering.In just a few weeks, the United States has seized Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro, issued threats against alli...
21 Jan 44min
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...
1 Jul 202527min
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...
12 Jun 202533min
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...
6 Mai 202533min
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...
26 Mar 202537min
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...
18 Feb 202546min
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...
30 Jan 202547min
