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Norway needs more immigration

When Trump sends world-leading scientists on the run, Norway should welcome them with open arms.

Four proposals for a new AI policy

Norway needs a new AI policy.

Norwegian aid management should be streamlined

How to organize Norwegian aid? Part 2 of 4.

12 climate actions that should be included in a climate agreement

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre wants a broad climate agreement. Now the Storting must seize the climate opportunity — before it is too late, writes Sondre Hansmark in the think-tank Langsikt.

New climate vision for the Støre government

Twelve proposals for a better climate policy before the election

I put my trust in Jens Stoltenberg

Now we have a finance minister who understands security policy better than most. Someone who knows that defending Norway is more than bullets and gunpowder.

Dear Minister of Development: -- The answer to USAID cuts should be increased support for IDA

Senior Adviser Cindy Robles writes this post as an open letter to our Minister of Development: “The World Bank accepts extraordinary contributions at any time, so I hereby challenge you: Will you strengthen the aid superhero through an extraordinary contribution to IDA?”

Leadership in crisis: a Nordic counter-reaction to Trump

With cuts to USAID, the world needs greater and more effective investments in sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Norway's war profits should be spent on defending Ukraine

The Oil Fund's "rule of action" is subordinate to peace in Europe. We can no longer allow ourselves to be Europe's Uncle Screw.

Criticism must be based on facts to contribute to improvement

A former aid adviser criticizes both aid organizations, Norad and Long Term for defending themselves rather than providing answers. But without truthful stories, there is little to answer.