Karl Erik Haug

Karl Erik Haug is a Professor and Head of the Department of Modern History and Society at NTNU. His expertise centers on Norwegian foreign and security policy, with a focus on the First World War, interwar period, and World War II. He holds a doctoral degree from NTNU (2012) and has published extensively on military strategy, diplomatic history, and Norwegian institutional development.

• Education: Doctoral dissertation (2012) on Norwegian foreign policy strategies

His research explores the intersection of military planning, geopolitical strategy, and national identity formation. Key themes include Norwegian neutrality during World War I, the evolution of military education systems, and the role of civil society in shaping national security policies. His work often bridges traditional historiography with contemporary policy analysis.

Recent publications analyze British and German wartime neutrality strategies, historical military education reforms, and biographical studies of influential Norwegian figures. His collaborative works honor academic pioneers like Øistein Espenes, highlighting institutional legacies in Norwegian academia.

No scientific awards explicitly noted, though his contributions to historical scholarship are recognized through his prolific publishing record.