Heini í Skorini

Heini í Skorini is Associate Professor at the University of the Faroe Islands' Faculty of History and Social Sciences, where he serves as Programme Leader. His research focuses on International Relations, Human Rights, Freedom of Expression, and Geopolitics in Arctic/North Atlantic contexts.

His academic journey includes a PhD in International Relations (2017) and MA in Religion in Contemporary Society (2010) from King's College London, plus a BSc in Political Science (2008) from University of Copenhagen.

Research outputs reveal specialization in:

• United Nations and human rights frameworks
• Organization of Islamic Cooperation strategies
• Arctic/North Atlantic security dynamics
• Media systems and freedom of speech

Current projects include:

• FIGG: Faroe Islands/Greenland defense strategies amidst great power rivalry
• FASAD: Faroe Islands' security in alliance dilemma contexts

He contributes to public discourse through Weekendavisen and Jyllandsposten commentaries, addressing topics like Arctic geopolitics and religious freedoms. Collaborations extend to New Nordic Security Network and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung partnerships.