In the summer of 2014, police chief executive in Norway, Odd Reidar Humlegård, held a press conference where he announced that Norway was under a specific threat from terrorist. Armed police were seen patrolling the streets, and Norwegian border control was strengthened. A week later, the terrorist threat was called off. Nothing had taken place.… Continue reading Was the threat of terror in 2014 exaggerated?
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The importance of protecting journalism
“The Assault on Journalism” -new publication from Nordicom
Global celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta
PhD candidate and MEKK member, Marte Høiby, participated at the global celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta. The event was organized in cooperation between UNESCO, the government of Indonesia and the Indonesian Press Council. Marte joined two workshops, one on Human Rights and Safety of Journalists, and another one on Fact-checking & Social Verification,… Continue reading Global celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta
The meaning of global citizenship in countries of transition
Professor and MEKK member Elisabeth Eide, recently gave the lecture «Global citizenship» at the European Council Association of Schools of Political Studies. The large conference, gathering many people from Russia and other Eastern European countries, was vibrant with lively discussions and intriguing questions.
The violation of International Law in New Wars
The reasons for the growth of ISIL are complex. There is no doubt however, that the chaos in Iraq after the invasion created a basis for Islamist extremism, writes Rune Ottosen in a chronicle, published in the national newspaper, Aftenposten, 22.04.17. Ottosen has criticized Norwegian media of neglecting to mention international law when covering topics… Continue reading The violation of International Law in New Wars