A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
The gender game: Closing the gap
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, this discussion will delve into gender equality in the labour market and on the football pitch. Video
Transnational anti-gender movements and their impact
What is the impact of the global anti-gender movement on on human rights and democracy? Video
Russia’s forcible deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children
The continuation of Russian colonial policies in Ukraine.
Palestinians, UNRWA, and the international refugee system
Who is who in the Middle East: What is UNRWA and why does its role matter?
Mediation dilemmas in Sudan — the Jeddah and IGAD initiatives
After two years with a brutal war, there are bleak prospects for Sudan.
Navigating queerphobia and anti-gender narratives in a politicised world
What strategies do queer activists and allies adopt and to what extent are they successful?
Revisiting territorial cohesion through the lens of queer rural life stories in Portugal
Guest researcher Pedro Fidalgo at Skeivt arkiv will explore his work on Portuguese queer history and archives.
Health care providers as petty sovereigns? Migration control and access to welfare
How do Norway’s welfare policies and immigration controls create confusion in the state’s response to irregular migration? Video
Who is who in the Middle East: Hizbullah and the many faces of ‘resistance’ in Lebanon
What is Hizbullah and who are its supporters? How did it emerge and what explains its strength?
Desegregating Czech education
How are Romani children subject to segregation in the Czech Republic and how is this issue of human rights being addressed? Video
Mozambique at the crossroads between democracy and autocracy
What are the implications of Mozambique’s post-electoral struggle in both regional and global contexts?
Oil fever: Animism and extractivism in Timor-Leste
In the years after Timor-Leste regained independence from Indonesia, ‘oil fever’ took hold in the country. Video
Hvem er hvem i Midtøsten: Norge, Israel, Palestina og UNRWA
Hvordan ser fremtiden ut for norsk støtte til en palestinsk stat? Hvordan har Gaza-krigen bidratt til å forme norsk politisk debatt? Og hva vil skje med UNRWA? Video
Jews of the Persian Gulf: The making of a modern oceanic network
Can the Gulf, which is mostly known for its oil resources and Islamic conservatism, also be home to a transnational Jewish past?
Youth, autocracy and illiberalism: perspectives from Africa and Europe
In both Africa and Europe youth are underrepresented in politics and disproportionately affected by unemployment and limited future prospects. Video
