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A long time researcher of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) discusses the rich history of the institute including changes in its tasks, working methods, publications and leadership. While the model for NUPI has been around since the establishment of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) in 1920, it took almost four decades before the Norwegian equivalent was finally founded in 1959. In the early years NUPI focused on studying East-West relations, security policy and the UN, but towards the late 20th century this focus shifted towards the research of European policy, developmental policy and international economics. L. Pitkaniemi

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Sjaastad, A. C. SALT II: Consequences for Europe and the Nordic Region. Cooperation and Conflict, XV, 1980, 237-248. As a countermove to the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, President Carter has asked the Senate to shelve the SALT II treaty and postpone its ratification process. Yet there seems to exist an understanding that the signatories will respect the provisions of SALT II, even though the treaty has not formally taken effect. In evaluating the consequences of SALT II, it is important to distinguish between, on the one hand, consequences of the negotiations and treaties and, on the other, developments in the military-strategic field which have come about independently of the SALT process. In this article conceivable political and strategic-military consequences of SALT II for Europe in general, and the Nordic area in particular are analysed in the light of recent developments in the East-West strategic balance. It is concluded that SALT II contributes to the maintenance of a high level of strategic arms, not the least consequence of which is a significant concentration of strategic weapons systems in the immediate vicinity of the Nordic countries.