Karsten Friis
Karsten Friis is a senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), specializing in foreign policy and security issues. He has been an influential voice in discussions surrounding European security and NATO, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Friis was present at the security conference in Munich where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj delivered a significant address, highlighting the need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense. He has expressed skepticism regarding the establishment of a separate EU military force, suggesting that it would be a misallocation of resources.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Norway | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,586 | $403,000 | 341$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 4,586 | $403,000 | 341$ |
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Norway:
Karsten Friis calls the attack spectacular and successful.
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Norway:
Karsten Friis interprets the statements as an attempt to deter the West rather than a real threat.
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Norway:
Karsten Friis interprets the statements as an attempt to deter the West rather than a real threat.
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Norway:
Karsten Friis interprets the statements as an attempt to deter the West.
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Norway:
Karsten Friis commented on the chaotic nature of the US strategy regarding Russia.
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Norway:
Karsten Friis comments on the likelihood of Kremlin accepting a ceasefire.
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Norway:
Karsten Friis believes that European forces in Ukraine are not realistic at all.
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Norway:
Karsten Friis commented on Zelenskyj's speech regarding Russia's military actions.
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Norway:
Friis commented on Zelenskyj's speech and the implications of Russian soldiers in Belarus.
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