Pernille Rieker

Pernille Rieker is a prominent researcher and leader at Arena, a center for European studies at the University of Oslo, and a researcher at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI). She specializes in European security and defense issues, particularly in the context of EU-NATO relations. Rieker has been vocal about the need for Europe to enhance its defense capabilities, emphasizing the importance of collective security within Europe, especially in light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Russia. Her insights contribute to the broader discourse on European autonomy in defense and security matters.