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Finnes det en norsk SSR-modell? En kartlegging av S SR i norsk utenriks- og sikkerhetspolitikk
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 71, Heft 4, S. 505-532
ISSN: 0020-577X
Hvem vinner kampen om EUs klimapolitikk?
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 68, Heft 1, S. 39-62
ISSN: 0020-577X
Norge, EFTA og det globale kapplop for frihandelsavtaler
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 62, Heft 1, S. 33-56
ISSN: 0020-577X
EUs kamp mot terrorisme
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 61, Heft 2, S. 175-200
ISSN: 0020-577X
Desentralisert militær integrasjon?: Forsvarspolitikk i Vest-Europa etter den kalde krigen
In: NUPI-rapport nr. 208
Finanskrisen og forholdet mellom stater. Mot en rettferdig og stabil okonomisk orden?
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 67, Heft 2, S. 243-258
ISSN: 0020-577X
A theoretical discussion on the relationship between globalization and international norms and whether the economy could be reformed into a just and stable system. According to the neoliberal and structuralist rational choice theory, states try to maximize their own benefit, which in turn determines international norms. The constructivist model flags for a socially conditional rationality where these norms are based on ideas, values and cultures alone. A possible path to international institutional reform could be the United Nations whose economist and sociologists disused the market crisis as a system crisis. However, a real reform cannot take place before more powerful multinational institutions have been developed. L. Pitkaniemi
Norge og EU-utvidelsen: forhandlinger og opinion
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 62, Heft 1, S. 69-83
ISSN: 0020-577X
In May 2004, the new EU members will also become members of the EEA. This article discusses the negotiations on the enlargement of the EEA. During the negotiations the EFTA countries were faced with tough demands of radically increasing their financial support to the new member states of the EU. The result of the negotiations made the EFTA countries, particularly Norway, significant net contributors to the enlargement process, more so than many of the member states. The article discusses the negotiations & examines factors that can explain the outcome. Based on survey data the article also demonstrates the overwhelmingly positive attitudes of Norwegians toward enlargement. 1 Table, 16 References. Adapted from the source document.
Kommentarer til Stortingsmeldingen "Interesser, ansvar og muligheter: Hovedlinjer i norsk utenrikspolitikk"
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 67, Heft 3, S. 517-537
ISSN: 0020-577X
Ten experts representing universities, newspapers and institutions provide their short comments on the Norwegian Parliament's address (2008-2009) regarding current and future foreign policy developments. Some of the given comments are general in nature whereas others target a particular part of the document such as immigration and Nordic co-operation. The general comments describe the address as predictable, status conforming and stable, but criticisms are given for downplaying the importance of the European Union. However, a commentator points out that this document still remains the most important source for understanding Norwegian foreign policy since it explains Norway's security policy, foreign policy goals and role in international organizations. L. Pitkaniemi
Kontraktledelse: Relasjonen mellom virksomhetsledelse og kontraktshåndtering, belyst via fire norske virksomheter
Why do we focus on the internal arrangements of the contractual process from a leadership perspective? Through empirical research where we have asked questions about the internal organizational arrangements, what kind of knowledge the organization need, and how institutional arrangements affect the contract process, we have tried to answer the main research question. We have also carried with us a question of if the organization's attachment to the public or private sector affects the arrangements. I have conducted a comparative case study where data has been generated from two public sector organizations, The National Road Administration, Helsebygg Midt-Norge, one private sector organization, Siemens, and one hybrid organization, NTE. Data was primarily generated from the governance system of the different organizations, and informant interviews. The analysis was carried out by two steps; first an empirical analysis, then a theoretical analysis, based on contractual theory, of the empirical findings. The empirical analysis shows that the organizations share the same thoughts on how to organize the contractual work; the division between the line and the project organization, the distribution of decision-making authority, and the institutionalization of a specific governance system. The organizational processes are formalized, and the governance system gives the clear recommendation on desired actions. The empirical data gives a clear understanding that the contract process is dominated by one profession — the engineers. Regarding the question on knowledge, I found the organizations to be interested foremost on problem solving competencies (engineering competencies). Other competencies, for example economic or legal competencies, where viewed as support competencies. We also found that personal skills in handling the complex and difficult processes and attitude toward ethics seemed to be of importance. On the question on how institutional elements in the organizational environment affected the contract process, we found that the overall interest of the organizations was stability and predictability. We also found that the market mechanisms cause the organizations some worry. In the end, the empirical findings did not give us any strong reasons to differentiate between public sector organizations and private sector organizations in how to deal with contractual work processes. The theoretical analysis has been carried out within classical and relational contract theory. The analysis shows that the empirical findings, to a great extend, can be explained through classical contract theory. It also gives us some ideas on what areas of the theory, especially relational contract theory that should be improved. Regarding the main research question, the conclusions indicate a need to establish a comprehensive approach to the contract process, to ensure a good balance between different partial processes. There also seem to be necessary to work on improvements on contract theory to increase the applicability of the theory, especially the relational contract theory.
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Globalisering pulveriserer ansvar
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 68, Heft 3, S. 437-447
ISSN: 0020-577X
The existence of private organizations such as Blackwater, Red Cross and Standard & Poor's has been criticized by various authors for taking away the central role of the state in the global decision making process. Their solution has been global governance, where transnational and international government driven organizations, such as the European Union or United Nations take the lead. It is argued that the Norwegian debate around this issue is, unfortunately, ill-equipped for tomorrow's challenges. L. Pitkaniemi
Afghanistan: Hva kan vi laere?
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 73, Heft 1, S. 78-88
ISSN: 0020-577X
2014 marked important milestones for Afghanistan. It gained a new political leadership by a democratic election, the NATO International Stabilisation Force (ISAF) was withdrawn, and the country took the initiative to a wider and more trusting cooperation with its neighbor Pakistan (RFE/RL 2014). 2015 is a crucial year. We will get an indication of whether Afghanistan can stand on its own and if the (partial) military extraction was wise, and to what extent the new administration is viable. Adapted from the source document.
Norsk Europa-politikk: et langsiktig perspektiv: Foredrag i Oslo Militaere Samfund 17.02.86
In: Notat paper / Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt, 347
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Fra folkerett til menneskerett? EUs felles utenriks- og sikkerhetspolitikk
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 66, Heft 1, S. 7-34
ISSN: 0020-577X