Benjamin Schaller

Benjamin Schaller is a Lecturer at the Center for Peace Studies (CPS) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. His academic work focuses on Arctic Security, Confidence- and Security-Building Measures (CSBMs), Arms Control, and NATO-Russia relations. He holds a Master of Science in Peace & Conflict Studies from Uppsala University (2012-2014) and a Magister Artium in Political Sciences (1st Major) and Media Sciences (2nd Major) from the University of Trier (2007-2012).

His research emphasizes trust and distrust dynamics in defense politics, particularly analyzing defense relations between Norway, Sweden, Canada, and Russia. He is a member of the War and Peace Dynamics research group (WarPeD).

Teaching responsibilities include lecturing on Integrated Peace and Conflict Studies (SVF-3021), Conflict Resolution and Transformation (SVF-3024) at the master's level, and Critical Approaches to Peace and Conflict Studies (SVF-2058) at the bachelor's level. Previously served as a seminar leader for peace studies courses.

Key research trends include analyzing Arctic security narratives, OSCE's evolving role in crisis management, and CSBMs as structural conflict prevention tools. His work bridges historical security frameworks with modern AI applications in arms control. Active in policy discussions about military transparency and geopolitical stability in the High North.

No formal scientific awards listed, though his contributions to Arctic security discourse are widely recognized in academic circles. Engaged in both teaching and research, maintaining active participation in international conferences and policy dialogues.