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Dag Henrik Tuastad is a Professor of Middle East Studies at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (IKOS) at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on kinship dynamics in Palestinian politics, rebel governance (notably Hamas rule in Gaza 2007–2023), political representation crises, and the intersection of sports and politics in the Middle East. Current projects include senior research at Football and Religion in the Middle East (FORM) , funded by the Norwegian Research Council (2021–2026) Former project leader for Rebel Governance in the Middle East (2017–2021) PhD in Social Anthropology (2008) on kinship in Palestinian politics His recent publications analyze Hamas’s symbolic authority, football’s role in Jordanian-Palestinian identity formation, and the erosion of legal frameworks in the West Bank. He critiques media bias (e.g., in Qatar World Cup coverage) and explores how football culture reflects broader political tensions. Teaching: Courses on Middle East history, cultural anthropology, and conflict resolution Regional Focus: Palestine, Jordan, Gaza, and the Levant

• Middle East Studies
• Political Anthropology
• Conflict Analysis
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Hilde Fiva Buzungu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work bridges social anthropology, applied linguistics, and public policy, with a strong focus on language and communication in welfare services for minority language speakers. Her research interests include: Language discordance and interpreter-mediated communication in social work and healthcare Multilingualism and migration Professional practices in child welfare and public administration Interpreter training and quality assurance Human rights and minority inclusion Intersectionality in social services Buzungu's recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a consistent focus on the challenges of language access in public institutions such as NAV, child welfare, and hospitals. Her work critically examines how language barriers affect service delivery, professional decision-making, and equity. She investigates systemic issues in interpreter availability, quality, and integration, particularly during crises like the Ukrainian refugee influx. Her research combines ethnographic methods with policy analysis, emphasizing the 'space between' where meaning is negotiated across languages and cultures. She has contributed extensively to both academic and public discourse, publishing in journals like Nordic Social Work Research and Kritisk juss , as well as producing key reports for governmental bodies like Integrerings- og mangfoldsdirektoratet and Oslo University Hospital. Her book Language Discordant Social Work in a Multilingual World: The Space Between (2023) synthesizes her core themes. Buzungu actively disseminates her findings through public lectures, media engagement, and policy forums, advocating for improved language services in the Norwegian public sector. She is affiliated with the research group on Professional Qualification and Professional Practices in Social Work and Child Protection.

• Social Anthropology
• Interpreting and Interpreter-Mediated Communication
• Social Work
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Rania Maktabi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Welfare, Management and Organization, Østfold University College. Her research focuses on political relations in the Middle East, particularly the legal status of Arab women, citizenship, and the interplay between religion, law, and politics in Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait, Qatar, Morocco, and Egypt. Key research areas include citizenship studies , gender and law , legal reforms in authoritarian regimes , and post-Arab Spring dynamics . She has published extensively on female lawyers' mobilization , patriarchal nationality laws , and women's political participation , including the 2018 edited book Brennpunkt Midtøsten: Byene som prisme . Her notable awards include the 2014 Prize for Research Dissemination . Collaborations include projects like "The Unfolding Transformation of the State System in the Middle East" (2019–ongoing) and "Gender and Judging in the Middle East & Africa" (2016–2022). She is actively involved in the interdisciplinary research group AreaS , focusing on electoral politics, medialized politics, and women's political participation in the Middle East and beyond.

• Middle East Politics
• Citizenship Studies
• Gender and Law
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Cecilia Marcela Bailliet is a Professor at the Department of Public and International Law of the University of Oslo , where she directs the Masters Program in International Law. She holds a J.D./M.A. (honors) from The George Washington University Law School and Elliott School of International Affairs and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on International Law , Human Rights , Refugee Law , Peace , and Counter-Terrorism , with a particular emphasis on gender rights and collective rights . Education: J.D./M.A., The George Washington University Doctorate in Law, University of Oslo Bailliet has authored or edited 14 books, including Research Handbook on International Solidarity and the Law (2024) and Promoting Peace Through International Law (2015). She has published extensively on topics such as: Refugee Law (e.g., gender-based persecution, asylum procedures) Human Rights (e.g., women’s rights, counter-terrorism) Peace Law (e.g., normative foundations, inter-American jurisprudence) Migration (e.g., burden-sharing, asylum-humanitarian protection grey zones) Her work has influenced UN guidelines and inspired the International Solidarity Map . Bailliet has advised international organizations and served on the Academic Review Board of the Cambridge International Law Journal . She co-hosts a series of interviews with international judges and contributes to the Intl Law Grrls Blog as an editor.

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Refugee Law
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Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology and Security , UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research spans terrorism, political violence, international security, and migration policy with a focus on societal security and resilience. Email: monika.bartoszewicz@uit.no Office Location: Teknologibygget Tromsø 4.008 Her research interests include: Religion and politics Political and religious radicalisation Culture and identity in political processes Hybrid threats in Arctic regions Epistemic security and knowledge monopolies Recent publications explore dystopian migration discourses, firearm policy impacts, and NATO’s evolving security strategies. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like Global Security: North–South Partnership and Cultural Heritage in Crisis .

• Terrorism and political violence
• International security
• Societal security and resilience
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Farhat Taj is an Associate Professor at the Department of Child Welfare and Social Work , UiT The Arctic University of Norway, with research focusing on legal pluralism , women's human rights , religious extremism , and Afghanistan-Pakistan relations . Her work bridges Social Work , Political Science , and Law . Department of Child Welfare and Social Work, UiT Member of The Grey Zone, Indigenous Voices, WarPeD, and SAMPRO research groups Expert on Islam, human rights, and ontological security in conflict zones Research Trends: Her recent publications analyze enforced disappearances in Pakistan's war on terror, digital economic violence against immigrant women, and ontological security dynamics in South Asia. She examines how sharia councils and multicultural legal frameworks intersect with gender equality. Public Engagement: Taj contributes to podcasts , blogs , and media commentary on topics like eid celebrations , Pashtun identity , and immigrant integration in Norway.

• Legal pluralism
• Human rights
• Islam
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Eir-Anne Edgar serves as Associate Professor of Literature in English within the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Education. She holds leadership positions as 2022-2026 Vice President of the American Studies Association in Norway (ASANOR) and founder of NTNU's North American Studies research group. Her institutional affiliations extend to the International Research Society for Children’s Literature, ILU's Forum for Equity/Diversity/Inclusion, and editorial roles including Currents at the University of Michigan. Her educational background includes a PhD in English with focus on Critical Theory and 20th Century American Literature from the University of Kentucky (2016), preceded by faculty positions teaching grades 9-12 at Interlochen Arts Academy. Key research interests span: Gender, sexuality, and race representation in 20th/21st century American literature and film Feminist critical dystopian fiction (exemplified by her monograph Women in the Wastelands ) Global citizenship education through literature ( Developing Global Citizens in the Classroom project) Pedagogical approaches to empathy development and ethical skill-building Reproductive justice frameworks in dystopian narratives Her publication trends reveal sustained interdisciplinary engagement across American Studies, Gender Studies, and Pedagogy. Recent works increasingly integrate UNESCO's global citizenship framework with literary analysis while maintaining core commitments to feminist and queer theoretical lenses. The 2020-2025 output demonstrates strategic expansion into children's literature, graphic novels, and electoral politics while deepening dystopian fiction analyses. Notable scientific awards include: NeMLA Summer Fellowship (2024) Robert Mikkelsen Research Grant (ASANOR) Emerging Diversity Scholar designation (University of Michigan, 2016) Women’s Club Fellowship Award (University of Kentucky, 2013-2014) Edgar actively mentors student research collaborations and has secured ILU funding for her global citizenship education project. Her sabbatical year (2023-24) served as Research Associate at the Five College Consortium Women's Studies Research Center. She participates in grant-funded initiatives including the British Library/University of Edinburgh-sponsored US Politics and Gender research group and ILU's Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Forum. She leads the NTNU North American Studies research group and contributes to the International Research Society for Children’s Literature working group on Climate Change and Climate Literacy. Her collaborative projects frequently bridge Norwegian educational contexts with global literary frameworks, particularly through UNESCO-aligned pedagogical approaches.

• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
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Odin Lysaker is a Professor at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History at the University of Agder. His research focuses on environmental ethics, natural philosophy, and political philosophy, with a particular emphasis on ecological democracy in the Anthropocene. He has led interdisciplinary projects such as NECORE and WAIT, addressing collective identities and migration temporalities. PhD in Philosophy (2011, University of Oslo) Academic leadership in ethics research (2014-2024) Externally funded projects and international collaborations Lysaker's work bridges theoretical inquiry with real-world challenges, including climate refugees and ecological governance. His 2023 book Ecological Democracy: Caring for the Earth in the Anthropocene has been hailed as a landmark. Recent publications explore planetary ethics, civil disobedience, and the moral implications of climate crises. He has held research positions at SUM (University of Oslo) and contributed to public discourse through media appearances. His teaching spans natural philosophy, environmental ethics, and social philosophy at all academic levels.

• Environmental Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• Moral Philosophy
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Peter Scharff Smith is a Professor at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law , University of Oslo. His career spans interdisciplinary research in penology, sociology of law, human rights , and war crimes , with a focus on solitary confinement, prisoner-family dynamics, and Holocaust-related legal practices. Current affiliation: University of Oslo Past affiliations: University of Copenhagen, Cambridge University, New York University Research interests include: Punishment & Human Rights : Solitary confinement effects, women in prison, children of prisoners Legal Consciousness : Public justice sentiments, marginalized groups' legal experiences War Crimes : Waffen-SS legal frameworks, techniques of Othering Key article trends reveal sustained focus on prison reform , scandals in isolation , and historical parallels between Holocaust studies and incarceration . His work bridges empirical research and advocacy, particularly for international soft-law prison standards . Scientific awards : Danish Labour History Award (1994) Carlsberg Clare Hall Fellowship (2003) Methodological approach combines historical analysis, comparative Nordic studies, and practical reform projects in Danish and Norwegian corrections systems.

• Penal Reform
• Human Rights in Criminal Justice
• War Crimes and Holocaust Studies
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Espen Daniel Hagen Olsen is a Professor of Political Science at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business School, and Department of Public Administration and Governance. His academic work focuses on EU citizenship, political theory, public policy, and European integration, with particular attention to Norway's relationship with the EU and citizenship policy development. Dr. Olsen holds a PhD from the European University Institute (EUI) and has established himself as a leading scholar in European citizenship studies. His research spans EU citizenship, crises in Europe, Norway's relationship with the EU, citizen deliberation, and migration policy. He is currently working on projects examining citizenship and public administration, differentiated citizenship in European politics, and the development of Norwegian citizenship policy in the 2000s. His publication record is extensive, with 33 scientific publications, 2 textbooks, 8 research reports, and 44 dissemination pieces. His recent work (2020-2024) shows a clear focus on EU citizenship frameworks, autonomy in European relations (particularly Norway's relationship with the EU), and the evolving nature of citizenship in the context of migration and integration. His research often employs qualitative methods and process tracing to examine complex political phenomena at the intersection of national and supranational governance. Dr. Olsen is actively engaged in academic leadership, serving as coordinator of the Master's program in Public Administration and Governance (MOAS) since autumn 2022. He teaches courses on crisis and reform in the public sector, Norwegian integration policy, and EU political processes. He supervises bachelor's and master's theses with a focus on migration, integration, and citizenship, and is available for PhD supervision on related topics. He is a member of the Public Administration and Governance research group and the Organization and Management in the Public Sector (ORGOFF) research group at OsloMet, where he collaborates with colleagues on projects examining governance challenges in the public sector and European integration processes.

• Migration
• Public policy
• Political theory
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Anja Johnsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen , affiliated with the Department of Welfare and Participation . Her research focuses on children and young people in vulnerable life situations, with expertise in academic resilience, child poverty, ethnic minorities, and substance abuse. Current research groups: Law, Democracy and Welfare (HVL), Child Welfare/equality and social inclusion (UiB), Equity in Social Welfare and Global Development Research Group (UiB) Teaching: Master of Applied Social Science program, courses on milieu therapeutic methods, social inequality, and mental health Research interests include child welfare, resilience in adverse conditions, environmental therapy, and equity in social systems. Her work examines interactions between welfare states and marginalized populations. Publications analyze topics like institutional child welfare practices, educational outcomes for vulnerable youth, and cultural challenges in welfare provision. Recent works address ethical dilemmas in environmental therapy and refugee family integration.

• Child Welfare
• Academic Resilience
• Substance Abuse
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Nefissa Naguib is a Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Social Anthropology. Her research focuses on culturally complex societies across the Mediterranean, Middle East, Brazil, Norway, and Spain. Key thematic interests include global moments, migrations, humanitarianism, history, maritime lifeworlds, food systems, and Islamic heritage. Regional expertise spans the Mediterranean, Middle East, and transoceanic connections. Her monographs include Nurturing Masculinities: Men, Food and Family in Contemporary Egypt and co-edited volumes such as Reconceiving Muslim Men: Love and Marriage, Family and Care in Precarious Times , which challenge traditional gender norms in Arab societies. Current projects bridge anthropology, history, and global migration through initiatives like Out of the Blue (human and material migrations), We Have Given you Gardens (botany and Islamic heritage), and Feeling the Heat (environmental labor in the Middle East). Nefissa leads the Feeling the Heat project and collaborates with the CMI Centre on Law and Social Transformation. She has directed programs like the Arab World Program and Cultures and Politics of Faith. Courses taught include advanced topics in food anthropology, Middle Eastern studies, and gender kinship. Research Highlights: Pioneering work on water as an agent of history, humanitarian practices in the Arctic, and transnational gender dynamics. Awards: Al Jazeera documentary nomination (2010) for War, Women, Welfare in Jerusalem . Grants: Research Council of Norway, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Norwegian Program for Development grants. Labs/Teams: Core member of YALLA (politics and aesthetics of everyday life in MENA) and leads interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Migrations and Diasporas
• Humanitarianism and Care
• History and Memory
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Terje Einarsen is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, with a focus on International Criminal Law and Refugee Law. His career spans academia, legal practice, and public advocacy, including roles as a Senior Research Associate at the University of London and Judge at the Gulating High Court (2000-2013). He holds a Ph.D. (1999) and LL.M. from Harvard (1989). Education: Ph.D. in International Law (University of Bergen, 1999) Master of International Legal Studies (LL.M., Harvard Law School, 1989) Cand. jur (University of Bergen, 1986) Research centers on universal crimes, refugee rights, and human rights intersections. His Universal Crimes Project explores legal frameworks for prosecuting grave crimes. Recent articles address global refugee law developments, while earlier works critique NATO interventions and analyze asylum policies. He advocates for legal accountability in cases like Edward Snowden’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination (2014-2017). Key Contributions: Authored A Theory of Punishable Participation in Universal Crimes (2018), The Concept of Universal Crimes in International Law (2012) Co-edited The Future of Refugee Law (2017) with Guy S. Goodwin-Gill Commentary on Norway’s Immigration Act (2008) and critiques of state policies on torture accountability (2015)

• International Criminal Law
• Refugee Law
• Human Rights
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Jo Martin Stigen serves as Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Law, specializing in international criminal law with a focus on the International Criminal Court (ICC), complementarity principles, and universal jurisdiction. His academic work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical applications in prosecuting international atrocities. Research interests center on ICC admissibility procedures , immunities for human rights violators , and Norwegian implementation of international criminal law . Key themes include the tension between state sovereignty and international accountability, dolus eventualis in criminal attempt doctrine, and post-conflict transitional justice mechanisms. His publications critically examine how universal jurisdiction functions in national courts and the practical challenges of ICC-state cooperation. Recent scholarly trends reveal deepening analysis of Nordic contributions to human rights governance Sports regulation through criminal law lenses Editorial leadership in the Nordic Journal of Human Rights Media commentary on high-profile cases (Saddam Hussein, NOKAS robbery) Professional activities include extensive media engagement as legal analyst for NRK, TV2, and major newspapers, where he provides expert commentary on international criminal proceedings, asylum cases, and war crimes investigations. His public scholarship demonstrates consistent commitment to translating complex legal concepts for broader societal understanding.

• International Criminal Law
• Human Rights Law
• International Humanitarian Law
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Erik Røsæg is a Professor at the Department of Private Law , University of Oslo . His research spans Dynamic Property Law , Maritime Law , and legal aspects of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, with a focus on bankruptcy , mortgage law , and shipping decarbonization . His recent work explores autonomous shipping liability , electronic land registration , and contractual risk distribution in green shipping. He actively contributes to debates on COLREG compliance , GHG emissions , and polar shipping regulations . Projects and research groups include Oslo Forum for the Law of the Sea and Societal Security and Digital Identities (SODI) , reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with maritime safety and digital legal frameworks.

• Dynamic Property Law
• Maritime Law
• Law of the Sea
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