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Climate, sea level, and groundwater in human occupation of Arabia: the case of Qatar
13.05.2026 13:00 – 14:00
Phillip Macumber Edyta Roszko
A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
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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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What next for Nepal?
Two months after Nepal’s elections, and the Gen Z–driven protests and the dynamic campaigning period that shaped them, we ask what is next for Nepal? Video
Lille Vestland – store EU: Sikkerhet og beredskap
Hva betyr EU for Vestlandet, og hvilken betydning har Vestlandet for EU? 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.Bergen Global is a joint initiative between the University of Bergen and Chr. Michelsen Institute that addresses global challenges.
