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Diplomacy as a soft power during wartime
Open event hosted by the Institute for International Affairs at the University of Iceland, the Delegation of the European Union to Iceland and the Ukraine Project at the University of Iceland Wednesday 13 May from 16:00 – 17:00 at Litla-torg, University of Iceland
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ACONA CONFERENCE REYKJAVÍK - Negotiating Security Risks and Opportunities in the Era of AI
Gather with international nuclear arms control experts and practitioners to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the landscape of disarmament and non-proliferation
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Átökin í Mið-Austurlöndum: Baráttan um framtíðina
Open Seminar: Tuesday 28 April from 16:00-17:00 at the Nordic House
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The Veto at Bíó Paradís
The United Nations Association Iceland and the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland invite you to a special screening of the documentary The Veto at Bíó Paradís Wednesday, April 22.
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At a Crossroads: Iceland in the International System
Our annual conference - At a Crossroads: Iceland in the International System - will be held April 14 at the Nordic House.
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Alþjóðamálastofnun og Höfði friðarsetur tóku þátt í sjötugasta fundi Kvennanefndar Sameinuðu þjóðanna (CSW)
Alþjóðamálastofnun og Höfði friðarsetur tóku þátt í sjötugasta fundi Kvennanefndar Sameinuðu þjóðanna (CSW) í New York í síðustu viku og stóðu meðal annars fyrir hringborðsumræðum um konur, frið og öryggi.
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The Nordic-Baltic Eight Institute Series of Topical Briefs
In this new policy brief series, the eight leading institutes of the Nordic-Baltic Eight countries commit to closer collaboration on analysis and research. The aim is to deepen understanding of the evolving security, political, and societal dynamics shaping the Nordic–Baltic region amid renewed great-power competition.
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From Knowledge to Development Impact: Gender Equality under Pressure
The third meeting in a series of meetings highlighting the role of the GRÓ Center took place on March 3
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Varnarmál, tækni og nýsköpun á óvissutímum
Fimmtudaginn 26. febrúar kl. 9:00–10:15 í Auðarsal, Veröld - Hús Vigdísar.
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India - Iceland Relations in a Changing World
The Embassy of India in Reykjavík and the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland hosted a half-day conference March 25 at The Nordic House
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From Knowledge to impact: Building Capacity for Sustainable Fisheries
The second meeting in our meetings series highlighting the role of the GRÓ Center took place February 4th
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Greenland, Trump and the Billionaires - Why So Demanding, and Why Now?
Open seminar hosted by the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland, Tuesday January 27 at 12:00 – 13:00 in Oddi 101
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Annáll Alþjóðamálastofnunar 2025
Í þessari samantekt er farið yfir þau fjölmörgu verkefni á sviði alþjóða- og utanríkismála sem Alþjóðamálastofnun Háskóla Íslands hefur unnið árið 2025.
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Global Power Shifts: Navigating a Changing World Order
The Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland Hosted an open seminar, Thursday January 8 in Veröld House of Vigdis
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From Knowledge to Development Impact: Building Capacity for Sustainable Energy Development through GRÓ
The first meeting in a series of meetings highlighting the role of the GRÓ Center took place on November 5th
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Human Rights Under Strain: Iceland’s responsibilities in the international system
The Institute of International Affairs, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and the United Nations Association of Iceland hosted an open Event on International Human Rights Day December 10th
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Iceland in the World Order: Booms, Busts and Neoliberal Continuity?
Professor Owen Worth from the University of Limerick examines Iceland’s position within the neoliberal world order through the lens of its recurring economic boom-and-bust cycles.
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Snippets from The Imagine Forum
The Imagine Forum took place on October 10th
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The Centre for Arctic Studies at the University of Iceland at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025
The Centre for Arctic Studies at the University of Iceland hosted two sessions at the Arctic Circle Assembly this year, which took place at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík. The sessions explored the evolving dynamics of Arctic governance, regional security, and the role of the Nordic countries in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
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Small States Summer School took place in Reykjavík, 11-16th of August
The Small States Summer School was hosted in Reykjavík, August of 2025
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Öryggi Íslands til framtíðar: Áherslur í varnar- og öryggismálum
Á þessum opna viðburði verður ný skýrsla samráðshóps þingmanna um áherslur og inntak í stefnu varnar - og öryggismála kynnt. Föstudaginn 12. september frá klukkan 09:00 - 10:30 í Veröld húsi Vigdísar
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Arctic Challenges: Navigating Shared Futures
Leading into the Arctic Circle Assembly, the University of the Arctic and the University of Iceland invite you to an open seminar on October 15, from 13:00 to 17:00, in the Ceremonial Hall at the University of Iceland.
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Breakfast Meeting: 80th Anniversary of the United Nations
The United Nations Association of Iceland, in collaboration with the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland, invites you to an open meeting at the Nordic House on September 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
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The Imagine Forum: Protecting Rights - Defending Peace
Click here for live stream and further information for our annual peace conference The Imagine Forum. The event takes place on October 10, 2025 from 10:00 - 17:00 in Veröld - house of Vigdís. Hosted by Höfði Reykjavík Peace Centre and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Association in Iceland.
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Justice and Accountability: Protecting Children in the War of Aggression against Ukraine
The meeting will highlight the importance of the role of accountability after conflict and how justice for Ukrainian children can be secured
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The Arctic under the microscope in a new online course
Online course focusing on the pressing challenges facing the Arctic in times of rapid change
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From Ally to Adversary? The U.S. and Europe in Trump‘s second term
Open seminar hosted by the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland, Monday 5 May from 12:00 to 13:00 in the Lecture Hall in Edda (E-103), University of Iceland.
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ACONA CONFERENCE REYKJAVÍK Negotiating the New Frontier: Technology and Conflict in a Changing Geopolitical Order
Gather with international nuclear arms control experts and practitioners to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the landscape of disarmament and non-proliferation
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Changes in the Arctic: A European Perspective
Open seminar hosted by the Institute of International Affairs on Tuesday, April 8 from 12:00 - 13:00 in Oddi 101, University of Iceland.
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National Security Intelligence Challenges: Present and Future
Open seminar hosted by the Institute of International Affairs on Monday, April 7 from 12:00 - 13:00 in Oddi 202, University of Iceland.
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Development Cooperation in Turbulent Times: More Important Than Ever
Open seminar at the National Museum of Iceland on April 1 from 12:00-13:15.
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Alþjóðamálastofnun tekur þátt í loftslagsverkefni á Kyrrahafseyríkinu Samóa
Verkefnið snýst um þróun og innleiðingu nýs matstækis fyrir stjórnarhætti í loftslagsmálum lítilla eyríkja, með áherslu á þróunarríki sem standa frammi fyrir miklum áskorunum vegna loftslagsbreytinga.
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Þjóðaröryggi: Íslendingar og hafið
Miðvikudaginn 2. apríl frá kl. 13:00 – 17:00 í Norðurljósasal Hörpu
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The United States – A Reliable Ally?
An open seminar on Iceland - US relations on Friday, March 14, from 12:00 – 13:15
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New Board of the Institute of International Affairs
The new board of the Institute of International Affairs held its first board meeting on Tuesday, February 4.
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At a Crossroads: Iceland in the International System 2025
The annual conference "At a Crossroads: Iceland in the International System" took take place at the Nordic House on Friday, April 11.
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Annáll Alþjóðamálastofnunar 2024
Í þessari samantekt er farið yfir þau fjölmörgu verkefni á sviði alþjóða- og utanríkismála sem Alþjóðamálastofnun Háskóla Íslands hefur unnið árið 2024.
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Immigration Policy in Focus: Lessons learned from Canada and Iceland
Open seminar on the status and development of immigration policy in Canada and Iceland, Friday, January 24, from 10:00 - 11:15 in the National Museum of Iceland
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Greenland in the World: One Year On
Open seminar hosted by the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland, Friday 17 January from 12:00 to 13:00 in Oddi 101 at the University of Iceland
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Is Greenland for Sale? Independence, Geopolitics, and Indigenous Identity
Open seminar hosted by the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland and the Nordic House. Thursday January 9 at 12:00 in the Nordic House in Reykjavik
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Utanríkisstefna á umbrotatímum: Öryggi, varnir og alþjóðasamskipti Íslands í viðsjárverðum heimi
🗳️ Upptaka frá kosningafundi um utanríkis- og varnarmál sem fór fram 14. nóvember 2024
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Harris or Trump: The West at a Crossroads?
Panel discussion on the U.S. presidential elections, October 29 from 16:00 - 17:00.
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Arctic Challenges: The Importance of Trans Arctic Collaboration
Leading into the Arctic Circle Assembly, the University of Iceland invites you to an open seminar on October 16, from 13:00 to 17:00, in the Ceremonial Hall at the University of Iceland.
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The Imagine Forum: Fostering Dialogue for Peace
The Imagine Forum: Fostering Dialogue for Peace will take place in Iðnó on October 10, 2024.
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Skiptir framtíðin máli? Samtal um Sáttmála framtíðarinnar
Viltu vita meira um Sáttmála framtíðarinnar (e. Pact for the Future). Komdu og taktu þátt í umræðu um hvernig við getum elft alþjóðlegt samstarf til að mæta þörfum samtímans á sama tíma og við undirbúum okkur fyrir áskoranir framtíðarinnar
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The Road to the White House: Polarization and the 2024 U.S. Election
Open Seminar on Thursday 23 May from 12:00-13:00 in Oddi 101, University of Iceland
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ACONA Conference Reykjavík 2024
ACONA Conference Reykjavík 2024
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75 Years of NATO - Cooperation for Peace
Open meeting to celebrate NATO 75th anniversary in Hátíðarsal, University of Iceland main building, Monday May 13th 2024
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Apply now for ACONA
Apply Now: ARMS CONTROL NEGOTIATION ACADEMY 2024-2025 Fellowship Cohort
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Play Money? Digital Currencies, Crypto, and International Security
Open seminar by Professor Marc Lanteigne. Tuesday, 19 March, from 16:00 to 17:00 in Lögberg 101, University of Iceland.
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The Future of British Politics
Open seminar, Friday 8 March from 13:00 to 14:00 in Oddi 101, University of Iceland
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At a Crossroads: Iceland in the International System
Join us for a discussion on Iceland and international cooperation at our annual conference on April 24th from 10:00 - 18:00 at the Nordic House.
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Annáll Alþjóðamálastofnunar 2023
Í þessari samantekt er farið yfir þau fjölmörgu verkefni á sviði alþjóða- og utanríkismála sem Alþjóðamálastofnun Háskóla Íslands hefur unnið árið 2023
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Lokadagur Snjallræðis 2023
✍️ Taktu 15. desember frá fyrir lokadag Snjallræðis 2023! Á þessari uppskeruhátíð munu teymin sem hafa tekið þátt í Snjallræði síðustu 16 vikur kynna hugmyndir sínar og afrakstur síðustu mánaða.
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Vonlaus staða? Átökin fyrir botni Miðjarðarhafs
Upptaka frá opnum fundi Alþjóðamálastofnunar um átökin fyrir botni Miðjarðarhafs, sem fram fór miðvikudaginn 8. nóvember 2023
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Arctic Challenges: The Importance of Trans Arctic Collaboration
Last Wednesday, the Centre for Arctic Studies hosted an open seminar leading up to the Arctic Circle Assembly. The seminar aimed to bring together prominent academics and experts for a constructive dialogue on the challenges facing the Arctic. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, the Chairman of the Arctic Circle, delivered opening remarks in which he emphasized the importance of collaboration in the Arctic, the very reason he established the Arctic Circle Assembly. The seminar featured three panels that covered a range
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Leaning into Cooperation: Changes in Icelanders' Perspectives on International Politics after Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
This report summarizes the main findings of the second iteration of a survey of Icelanders’ attitudes towards foreign affairs and international cooperation.
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ARCADE program- Open for applications
Become the voice of the Arctic - Apply for the Arctic Academy for Social and Environmental Leadership today!
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Arctic Challenges: The Importance of Trans Arctic Collaboration
Leading into the Arctic Circle Assembly, the University of Iceland will host an open seminar bringing prominent academics and experts together for a constructive dialogue on Arctic challenges. Increased research collaboration in the Arctic is crucial to finding effective solutions to Arctic security and addressing the need for green transition in the Arctic. The event will take place on October 18 in the Ceremonial Hall at the University of Iceland. All are welcome!
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The Imagine Forum 2023: Nordic Solidarity for Peace
The debate on peace, disarmament and the peaceful resolution of conflicts has rarely been more important. Peace is a prerequisite for well-being, equality, social stability, and environmental and human rights protection. The Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers and Höfði Peace Centre invites you to join us for a discussion on the future vision of the Nordic countries for sustainable peace.
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