Jørn Holm-Hansen

Dr. Jørn Holm-Hansen is a Research Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research – Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research – International Studies and Migration group. His work focuses on political science, public administration, and development aid policies across Eastern and Central Europe, particularly in Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. Holm-Hansen leads projects like the Accommodation of Regional Diversity in Ukraine (ARDU) and Russian policies of influence in the populist-pragmatic nexus, contributing to debates on Eurasianism, sanctions, and post-Soviet governance.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in cross-border dynamics, media discourse, and policy reform. Notable 2025 works include Ukraina – hva bør vites? and State populism in Russia in a time of war, while 2024’s Cross-Border Cooperation Against the Odds analyzes Norway-Russia grassroots efforts. Earlier studies from 2023-2022 explore Belarusian authoritarianism, Ukrainian federalism, and Russian housing policy challenges.

Holm-Hansen’s applied research evaluates international aid programs, including mid-term assessments of the European Wergeland Centre’s Schools for Democracy initiative in Ukraine and Norway’s health collaboration with Russia. His 2020 textbook NU, PiM and 42 examines Russian-Norwegian environmental youth partnerships. Despite no listed awards, his 642 dissemination works and frequent media commentary in outlets like Klassekampen underscore his influence in contemporary political analysis.