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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Karsten Friis analyzed the implications of the Iran conflict on European unity.
Iran-krigen skaper problemet i forholdet mellom USA og Europa
Norway· 2026-03-07
Karsten Friis, a senior researcher, noted the historical split in European positions regarding the Middle East.
Iran-krigen skaper problemet i forholdet mellom USA og EuropaNorway· 2026-03-06Karsten Friis warned against being complacent with Rubio's praise of Europe.
– En annen type tale enn den J. D. Vance holdt i fjorNorway· 2026-02-14
Researcher Karsten Friis at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs expresses skepticism about the negotiation process.
Stor uenighet om territorium i Ukraina-samtaler: – Fryktelig vanskeligNorway· 2026-01-31
Karsten Friis said that Trump's message underscores that the American president is driven by emotions and not facts.
Eksperter mener Europa må opptre samletNorway· 2026-01-19
Seniorforsker Karsten Friis ved Norsk utenrikspolitisk institutt (Nupi) mener de frosne russiske midlene er viktige.
Mens Ukraina sliter på slagmarken, vakler pengestøtten fra Europa.Norway· 2025-12-10
Karsten Friis is a researcher who comments on the ongoing negotiations regarding the peace plan.
Trump-utsendinger møter Vladimir Putin i Moskva tirsdag. Samtidig hevder Russland å ha tatt viktig by.Norway· 2025-12-02
Karsten Friis is a researcher who believes the leak did not come from Europe.
En hemmelig telefonsamtale mellom USA og Russland ble lekket. Nå raser spekulasjonene om hvem som kan stå bak.Norway· 2025-11-27
He commented on the ongoing diplomatic efforts and expressed skepticism about the outcome.
Intensiv møtevirksomhet i Europa om fredsplan: – PanikkdiplomatiNorway· 2025-11-24
Karsten Friis expresses skepticism about the peace talks and the potential for an agreement.
Samtalene i Genève har gitt «avgjørende suksess» for europeereNorway· 2025-11-24
Karsten Friis stated that the absence of American support is very serious for Ukraine.
USA kuttet Ukraina-hjelp. Et norsk grep kan redde Ukraina.Norway· 2025-11-11
Karsten Friis is a senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs who understands the challenging situation for Danes.
Mette Frederiksen får kritikk for håndteringen av dronekaoset. Dette er det store dilemmaet.Norway· 2025-09-26
Karsten Friis calls the attack spectacular and successful.
Dette vet vi om det massive ukrainske droneangrepet i RusslandNorway· 2025-06-01
Karsten Friis interprets the statements as an attempt to deter the West rather than a real threat.
– Vi støtter forslaget om våpenhvile, men det må lede til varig fredNorway· 2025-03-13
Karsten Friis interprets the statements as an attempt to deter the West rather than a real threat.
– Vi støtter forslaget om våpenhvile, men det må lede til varig fredNorway· 2025-03-13Karsten Friis interprets the statements as an attempt to deter the West.
Putin-rådgiver sår tvil om våpenhvileNorway· 2025-03-13Karsten Friis commented on the chaotic nature of the US strategy regarding Russia.
Putin-rådgiver avviser våpenhvileNorway· 2025-03-13Karsten Friis comments on the likelihood of Kremlin accepting a ceasefire.
Putin kan ha samtale med Trump allerede torsdag ettermiddagNorway· 2025-03-13Karsten Friis believes that European forces in Ukraine are not realistic at all.
Kan Norge sende soldater til Ukraina? Det kan skape farlige situasjoner.Norway· 2025-02-26
Karsten Friis commented on Zelenskyj's speech regarding Russia's military actions.
EU-hastemøter om USAs Ukraina-utspill. Norge er ikke invitert.Norway· 2025-02-15Friis commented on Zelenskyj's speech and the implications of Russian soldiers in Belarus.
– Europa kommer ikke til å delta i fredssamtaler om UkrainaNorway· 2025-02-15