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Lille Vestland – store EU: Sikkerhet og beredskap
22.04.2026 08:30 – 09:30
Hva betyr EU for Vestlandet, og hvilken betydning har Vestlandet for EU?Martin Stangborli Time Audun Lysbakken Fay Farstad Arild Aurvåg Farsund
A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Upcoming events
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Countering antiziganistic media representations
19.05.2026 12:15 – 13:15
How are Roma framed as outsiders in the media, and how are these narratives resisted and negotiated by those affected by antiziganism?Melanie Kuhn
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Video
Which way, Hungary—another term for Orbán?
Democratic norms are under pressure and Hungary is often cited as a prominent case of democratic backsliding. Video
Why should we care about critical minerals?
Where are they found, who controls access to them, and why has this become such an important geopolitical issue?
Ukrainian return under conditions of uncertainty
Nearly 10 million Ukrainians have been displaced by Russia’s full‑scale invasion. What are the implications of their return—or non‑return?
Chr. Michelsen Lecture: International encounters on Palestinian terrain
The paradox of international humanitarian law, its growing ubiquity alongside its apparent impotence.
Voices from Venezuela
Around a quarter of the population (8 million) have fled or emigrated from Venezuela in recent years, leaving all families scarred from their forced break-up. Video
China, Africa and the future of development aid
What are the characteristics of China’s development aid, and how does it compare with aid from traditional donor countries? Video
Økonomisk krigføring
Multilaterale avtaler og institusjoner er under press, og handel og tollsatser er i økende grad brukt som politiske virkemidler. Video
Anti-corruption in a discordant world
The turbulent contemporary practice of anti-corruption Video
Drones: from toy to tool for dropping grenades
Accountability and lessons for civilian populations in Ukraine. Video
Carceral harm and gender
Perspectives from South Africa and the United States. Video
Iran og Israel: gamle venner, nye fiender
I juni 2025 brøt det ut krig mellom Iran og Israel, og etter en uke var USA også med. Hvordan skjedde dette, og hang det sammen med Israels krig på Gaza?
Gen Z protests: Global wave or local struggles?
What defines the recent wave of Gen Z protests across the world?Bergen Global is a joint initiative between the University of Bergen and Chr. Michelsen Institute that addresses global challenges.
