Halvard Leira
Halvard Leira is the research director at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), where he focuses on international relations and security studies. He has been an outspoken commentator on global diplomatic issues, particularly in relation to Norway's foreign policy and its interactions with the United States. Recently, he made headlines for his critical views on the likelihood of Donald Trump receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, suggesting that such a decision would contradict the committee's commitment to independence and could be seen as pandering.
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Guyana:
Halvard Leira commented on the U.S. support for the democratic opposition of Venezuela.
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Guyana:
Halvard Leira, research director at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, commented on the committee's independence.
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Greece:
Halvard Leira, research head of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, comments on past campaigns for the Nobel Prize.
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Greece:
Halvard Leira, director of research at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, suggests that this year's Nobel winner may not be overly controversial.
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Lithuania:
Halvard Leira, a research director at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, commented on the implications of awarding the prize to Donald Trump.
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