Kåre Johan Mjør

Kåre Johan Mjør is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Foreign Languages, specializing in East Slavic languages and societies. His research focuses on contemporary Russian and Ukrainian affairs, with particular emphasis on political narratives and historical memory.

His scholarly publications examine political discourse in post-Soviet spaces, analyzing how historical narratives shape contemporary political realities. Recent works explore democratic transitions, geopolitical tensions, and media representations of Eastern European conflicts.

He frequently engages in public scholarship through popular lectures about Russia's war against Ukraine, having presented at numerous community events, libraries, and academic conferences. These presentations address historical context, geopolitical explanations, and future implications of ongoing conflicts.

He has participated in panel discussions on significant historical events including the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, demonstrating consistent research engagement with post-Soviet transformations.