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Norway has a history of working for reconciliation – and this is still given high priority in our foreign policy – both as an interest and a value.
Norway has a history of working for reconciliation – and this is still given high priority in our foreign policy – both as an interest and a value.
But in the geopolitical climate at the beginning of last decade, this was not always easy.
But in the geopolitical climate at the beginning of last decade, this was not always easy.
Now times have changed, and I hope – and I see signs that – there will be more room for dialogue in international politics in the years ahead.
Now times have changed, and I hope – and I see signs that – there will be more room for dialogue in international politics in the years ahead.
For instance: I believe it was a mistake for us not to talk to the Taliban for several years.
For instance: I believe it was a mistake for us not to talk to the Taliban for several years.
I am glad that we now see greater willingness from other countries to talk to them, as we try to find a political solution in Afghanistan.
I am glad that we now see greater willingness from other countries to talk to them, as we try to find a political solution in Afghanistan.
(Because: there is no purely military solution).
(Because: there is no purely military solution).
Now that we are in 2012, more than ten years have passed since 9/11.
Now that we are in 2012, more than ten years have passed since 9/11.
The military operation in Iraq is over.
The military operation in Iraq is over.
In Afghanistan, we are gradually scaling down our military engagement.
In Afghanistan, we are gradually scaling down our military engagement.
We have started the process of transition towards handing over responsibility for security to the Afghan security forces.
We have started the process of transition towards handing over responsibility for security to the Afghan security forces.
More than half the Afghan population now lives in provinces that are controlled by Afghan government forces.
More than half the Afghan population now lives in provinces that are controlled by Afghan government forces.
In 2014, this process of transition will be completed and NATO combat forces will have left the country.
In 2014, this process of transition will be completed and NATO combat forces will have left the country.
(Then – a dilemma – and some may ask: Do we/did we try to “export” our (“transatlantic”) values to the Afghans?
(Then – a dilemma – and some may ask: Do we/did we try to “export” our (“transatlantic”) values to the Afghans?
To what extent can we accept that there are certain values – or traditions, ways of life – in Afghan society that we will not be able to change or have an impact on?
To what extent can we accept that there are certain values – or traditions, ways of life – in Afghan society that we will not be able to change or have an impact on?
What about women’s rights, their freedoms?)
What about women’s rights, their freedoms?)
We see new, important developments on the international scene:
We see new, important developments on the international scene:
On both sides of the Atlantic, countries are struggling with major economic challenges, large debts, high unemployment, social and political unrest etc.,
On both sides of the Atlantic, countries are struggling with major economic challenges, large debts, high unemployment, social and political unrest etc.,
whereas countries to the east and south of us are growing rapidly.
whereas countries to the east and south of us are growing rapidly.
This pattern could potentially accelerate the ongoing shift in the balance of power in the world today.
This pattern could potentially accelerate the ongoing shift in the balance of power in the world today.
(But: Should we worry about this?
(But: Should we worry about this?
Now that the balance of power is shifting, will the predominant values “change”?)
Now that the balance of power is shifting, will the predominant values “change”?)
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently wrote an article in Foreign Policy – America’s Asian Century – where she argued that “the future of politics will be decided in Asia, not in Afghanistan or Iraq”.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently wrote an article in Foreign Policy – America’s Asian Century – where she argued that “the future of politics will be decided in Asia, not in Afghanistan or Iraq”.
The Obama administration recently announced in its revised defence strategy that it would focus more on the Asia-Pacific region.
The Obama administration recently announced in its revised defence strategy that it would focus more on the Asia-Pacific region.
We discussed the rise of India, and the Indian Ocean as a new focus area in global politics).
We discussed the rise of India, and the Indian Ocean as a new focus area in global politics).
the direct consequences of 9/11 are gradually decreasing, while at the same time
the direct consequences of 9/11 are gradually decreasing, while at the same time
changes in the geopolitical balance of power are leading to a stronger focus on emerging powers and regions.
changes in the geopolitical balance of power are leading to a stronger focus on emerging powers and regions.
So, on the one hand,
So, on the one hand,
My point is this: The sum of these two trends is that we are entering a decade that will be very different from the previous one.
My point is this: The sum of these two trends is that we are entering a decade that will be very different from the previous one.
The years ahead will be shaped by these new geopolitical trends and emerging powers (economically, politically and culturally) on the international scene.
The years ahead will be shaped by these new geopolitical trends and emerging powers (economically, politically and culturally) on the international scene.
We have already started to see this in multilateral organisations.
We have already started to see this in multilateral organisations.
(For example WTO, G20).
(For example WTO, G20).
In certain areas of international politics, this could potentially be challenging for us in the transatlantic alliance – or it could at least create dilemmas – as some of the rising powers have different values from ours.
In certain areas of international politics, this could potentially be challenging for us in the transatlantic alliance – or it could at least create dilemmas – as some of the rising powers have different values from ours.
(But then we can ask: to what extent are “the universal values” perceived as universal?
(But then we can ask: to what extent are “the universal values” perceived as universal?
How do people all over the world define “security” and “safety” today?
How do people all over the world define “security” and “safety” today?
And remember that Article 2 (NATO) talks about “conditions of stability and well-being”.
And remember that Article 2 (NATO) talks about “conditions of stability and well-being”.
Now, this is food for thought...)
Now, this is food for thought...)
Of course, the global shift does not mean that we will abandon Afghanistan, or that Al-Qaida is no longer a threat.
Of course, the global shift does not mean that we will abandon Afghanistan, or that Al-Qaida is no longer a threat.
We will not weaken our resolve to prevent another terrorist attack.
We will not weaken our resolve to prevent another terrorist attack.
We will continue our fight against terrorism.
We will continue our fight against terrorism.
We will continue to fight extremist terrorist organisations, while at the same time we will also adjust our efforts so that we are ready to meet other potential security challenges.
We will continue to fight extremist terrorist organisations, while at the same time we will also adjust our efforts so that we are ready to meet other potential security challenges.
The point is that the security challenges cannot be fought by military means alone.
The point is that the security challenges cannot be fought by military means alone.
Now, when we describe the threats or risks of our times, uncertainty and unpredictability are the words that sum them up best.
Now, when we describe the threats or risks of our times, uncertainty and unpredictability are the words that sum them up best.
(In the same way as zero-polarity or multi-polarity can describe today’s geopolitics, versus the more stable unipolarity and then bipolar power balance some years ago).
(In the same way as zero-polarity or multi-polarity can describe today’s geopolitics, versus the more stable unipolarity and then bipolar power balance some years ago).
I attended a briefing at Reitan, Bodø, a few years ago: What are we threatened by?
I attended a briefing at Reitan, Bodø, a few years ago: What are we threatened by?
Started thinking: Is risks a better concept than threats?
Started thinking: Is risks a better concept than threats?
--- the environment, pollution, climate change, LNG ships (HSE issues), accidents in the Northern Sea Route, overfishing, human trafficking, viruses, terrorism, sabotage of oil platforms ---
--- the environment, pollution, climate change, LNG ships (HSE issues), accidents in the Northern Sea Route, overfishing, human trafficking, viruses, terrorism, sabotage of oil platforms ---
Several NATO countries are in the midst of their worst economic crisis since the 1930s.
Several NATO countries are in the midst of their worst economic crisis since the 1930s.
The EU is being tested in ways it has not been tested before.
The EU is being tested in ways it has not been tested before.
Not a military threat to security, but threats to values – amounting to a threat to security?
Not a military threat to security, but threats to values – amounting to a threat to security?
Youth unemployment is now reaching 50% in Spain and Greece.
Youth unemployment is now reaching 50% in Spain and Greece.
I worry about the many unemployed young men and women on both sides of the Atlantic and how this will affect their belief in the future.
I worry about the many unemployed young men and women on both sides of the Atlantic and how this will affect their belief in the future.
Opinion polls have shown that today’s optimists, regarding their future lives and opportunities, live in the East and not in the West.
Opinion polls have shown that today’s optimists, regarding their future lives and opportunities, live in the East and not in the West.
More specifically, I worry about their belief in the justice and fairness of the foundations of our societies.
More specifically, I worry about their belief in the justice and fairness of the foundations of our societies.
Will Europe get another “lost generation”?
Will Europe get another “lost generation”?
This is extremely worrying.
This is extremely worrying.
From a traditional security perspective, we need to pay close attention to the consequences of the crisis.
From a traditional security perspective, we need to pay close attention to the consequences of the crisis.
The social costs of the economic crisis are very high.
The social costs of the economic crisis are very high.
State budgets, including defence budgets, will continue be under pressure on both sides of the Atlantic.
State budgets, including defence budgets, will continue be under pressure on both sides of the Atlantic.
Now, to conclude, when we discuss transatlantic values, can we draw lessons from history?
Now, to conclude, when we discuss transatlantic values, can we draw lessons from history?
Can we compare the world in 1949 to the world in 2012?
Can we compare the world in 1949 to the world in 2012?
For one thing, back then there were just over 50 countries in the world, large parts of the world were still colonies, and the world was beginning to be divided by a sharp global ideological conflict, the Cold War.
For one thing, back then there were just over 50 countries in the world, large parts of the world were still colonies, and the world was beginning to be divided by a sharp global ideological conflict, the Cold War.
Today there are 193 member states of the UN, the number of democracies has grown, the Soviet Union no longer exists, the economic rise of the BRICs is gradually giving these countries more political say, and the world – as a whole – is slowly recovering from the worst economic crisis in several decades.
Today there are 193 member states of the UN, the number of democracies has grown, the Soviet Union no longer exists, the economic rise of the BRICs is gradually giving these countries more political say, and the world – as a whole – is slowly recovering from the worst economic crisis in several decades.
NATO has also changed a great deal: it has gone from having 12 to 28 members, from being a defence alliance focused largely on a single threat to the East, to becoming a political and security organisation that deals with a much wider range of security challenges.
NATO has also changed a great deal: it has gone from having 12 to 28 members, from being a defence alliance focused largely on a single threat to the East, to becoming a political and security organisation that deals with a much wider range of security challenges.
I believe that the shared values within NATO are the same today as in 1949.
I believe that the shared values within NATO are the same today as in 1949.
Both the world and NATO itself have changed dramatically, but our values have stayed the same.
Both the world and NATO itself have changed dramatically, but our values have stayed the same.
So, yes, there are “transatlantic values” both for present and future generations.
So, yes, there are “transatlantic values” both for present and future generations.
Different settings, same values.
Different settings, same values.
I also believe that – even though the world has changed – transatlantic cooperation and the security guarantee in NATO remains a stable anchor, at least for Norway.
I also believe that – even though the world has changed – transatlantic cooperation and the security guarantee in NATO remains a stable anchor, at least for Norway.
In the face of, for example, uncertainties due to the economic crises and geopolitical changes, the stability NATO gives us is especially important.
In the face of, for example, uncertainties due to the economic crises and geopolitical changes, the stability NATO gives us is especially important.
It has high priority in Norwegian foreign policy.
It has high priority in Norwegian foreign policy.
The transatlantic relationship has been and will continue to be at the core of NATO.
The transatlantic relationship has been and will continue to be at the core of NATO.
Our values have stood the test of turbulent times before.
Our values have stood the test of turbulent times before.
They are a compass that guides us as we walk into an uncertain future.
They are a compass that guides us as we walk into an uncertain future.
We do not know what we will have to confront in the future.
We do not know what we will have to confront in the future.
Who predicted the fall of the Berlin Wall, the events of 1989, the renewed independence of the three Baltic states in1991, 9/11, or the Arab Spring?
Who predicted the fall of the Berlin Wall, the events of 1989, the renewed independence of the three Baltic states in1991, 9/11, or the Arab Spring?
NATO itself has also several times shown an ability to adapt in response to new and emerging threats.
NATO itself has also several times shown an ability to adapt in response to new and emerging threats.
See also The Norwegian Atlantic Committee's webpages.
Se også Atlanterhavskomitéens nettsider.
Perspectives on Trans-Atlantic values for future generations
Perspectives on Trans-Atlantic values for future generations
Web TV day 2: Conference on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Nett-tv dag 2: Conference on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Visit of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Norway 3-4 June: Press Conference, original language
Visit of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Norway 3-4 June: Press Conference, original language
Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime - Minorities under Pressure in Europe and Beyond (day 2)
Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime - Minorities under Pressure in Europe and Beyond (dag 2)
Webcast
Nett-tv
Streaming: Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons - Day 1
Nett-tv: Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons - dag 1
March 2013.
Relatert
Here you can find video recordings from the conference - day 1.
Over 130 land samles i Oslo for å diskutere atomvåpen
Nett-TV: Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons - Day 2
Nett-tv: Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons - dag 2
Here you can find video recordings from the conference - day 2.
Over 130 land samles i Oslo for å diskutere atomvåpen
Video: The Arctic - major opportunities – major responsibilities
Video: The Arctic - major opportunities – major responsibilities
Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime - Minorities under Pressure in Europe and Beyond (day 1)
Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime - Minorities under Pressure in Europe and Beyond (dag 1)
Webcast will start 0830 CET, 14 May
Nett-tv
Communication Adviser Kjetil Elsebutangen
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Kjetil Elsebutangen
Communication Adviser Marte Lerberg Kopstad
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Marte Lerberg Kopstad
Press contact for the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Pressekontakter for utenriksministeren
This is a long-awaited resolution that can help pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and a political solution to this five-year long conflict,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Dette er et etterlengtet vedtak som kan bidra til å bane veien for en varig våpenhvile og en politisk løsning på denne fem år lange konflikten, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
‘The broad support for this resolution among the parties to the conflict is encouraging.
- Det er oppløftende at det er bred oppslutning om dette vedtaket blant de stridende partene.
It gives hope that there is a willingness to respect this resolution and build further on it,’ Mr Brende said.
Det gir håp om vilje til å respektere beslutningen og bygge videre på dette vedtaket, sier Brende.
In the resolution, the Security Council also reiterates its call on the parties to immediately allow access to humanitarian assistance.
I resolusjonen gjentas også oppfordringen til partene om å umiddelbart gi tilgang for humanitær hjelp.
‘It is also very positive that the UN is now gaining access to all besieged and hard-to-reach areas in Syria for the purposes of delivering aid.
- Det er også svært positivt at FN nå får tilgang til alle avstengte områder i Syria med humanitære leveranser.
It is important that the Syrian population sees immediate and concrete results of the efforts at international level,’ Mr Brende said.
Det er viktig at befolkningen i Syria ser øyeblikkelige konkrete resultater av det arbeidet som har pågått internasjonalt, sier utenriksministeren.
In his briefing to the Security Council, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura announced his intention to reconvene formal negotiations on 7 March.
I sin orientering til FNs sikkerhetsråd opplyste FNs spesialutsending for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, at partene vil bli innkalt til nye forhandlinger fra 7. mars.
Norway supports the work being done at both political and humanitarian level.
Norge støtter det arbeidet som pågår både politisk og humanitært.
Norway will provide NOK 2.4 billion in humanitarian aid to Syria this year, and has pledged to provide a total of NOK 10 billion in humanitarian aid over the next four years.
Norge yter 2,4 milliarder kroner i humanitær støtte til Syria i år og har gitt løfter om til sammen ti milliarder kroner i humanitær støtte over fire år.
Cessation of hostilities in Syria
Våpenstillstand i Syria
Communication Adviser Ragnhild Håland Simenstad
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Ragnhild Håland Simenstad
Communication Adviser (on leave) Trine Broe-Andersen
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Trine Broe-Andersen
Press contact (on leave)
Pressekontakt (permisjon)
Communication Adviser Hanne Meldgaard
Seniorrådgiver Hanne Meldgaard
Communication Adviser Anne Vinding
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Anne Vinding
Communication Adviser Emma Kwesiga Lydersen
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Emma Kwesiga Lydersen
Press contact for the Minister of International Development
Pressekontakt for utviklingsministeren
Communication Adviser Trond Håvard Rudi
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Trond Håvard Rudi
Former Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim ((Soc.))
Tidligere miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim (SV)
Climate and the environment Mr Solheim’s most important achievement in his post as minister is probably the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative, under which Norway cooperates closely with Brazil, Indonesia, Guyana and other countries on conservation and sustainable use of rainforests.
Norge samarbeider tett med Brasil, Indonesia, Guyana og andre land om bevaring og bærekraftig bruk av regnskoger.
The initiative has attracted interest worldwide, and has provided input to the negotiations on reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD+).
Initiativet har vakt internasjonal interesse og spilt inn i klimaforhandlingene (REDD+).
Mr Solheim has also put in place the Nature Management Act, which many consider to be Norway’s most important piece of environmental legislation in 100 years.
Solheim har også fått på plass naturmangfoldsloven, av mange karakterisert som Norges viktigste miljølov på 100 år.
He has secured legal protection of several national parks and of the forest areas surrounding Oslo.
Han har gjennomført vern av en rekke nasjonalparker og Oslomarka.
He headed the Norwegian delegations and was in charge of Norway’s work in connection with the four climate change conferences from Bali to Cancun.
Solheim ledet det norske arbeidet i klimaforhandlingene på fire toppmøter fra Bali til Cancun.
He played a key role in the efforts to secure an international agreement on biological diversity in Nagoya in Japan in 2010.
Han var sentral i arbeidet med en internasjonal avtale om naturmangfold i Nagoya i Japan i 2010.
Mr Solheim attaches importance to the role of the private sector in development.
Solheim vektlegger privat sektors rolle for utvikling.
From 2000 to 2005, Mr Solheim was the main facilitator of the peace process in Sri Lanka.
Fra 2000 til 2005 var Solheim den ledende tilretteleggeren i fredsprosessen på Sri Lanka.
This peace process led to the ceasefire agreement and what is known as the Oslo Declaration concerning a federal state in Sri Lanka.
Fredsprosessen ledet fram til våpenhvileavtale og den såkalte Oslo-erklæringen om en føderal stat på Sri Lanka.
Mr Solheim has also been involved in the peace processes in Sudan, Nepal and Burundi.
Solheim har også vært involvert i fredsprosessene i Sudan, Nepal og Burundi.
He was the first European minister to visit Zimbabwe following the establishment of the Government of National Unity.
Han var den første europeiske minister som besøkte Zimbabwe etter at den historiske samlingsregjeringen ble dannet.
He has visited Myanmar three times for talks with the opposition and the government.
Han har besøkt Myanmar tre ganger for dialog med opposisjon og regjering.
He has also launched an initiative to promote broader Norwegian cooperation with Latin America.
Solheim har også tatt initiativ til et bredere norsk samarbeid med Latin-Amerika.
Political career Mr Solheim was a member of the Storting, the Norwegian Parliament, for the Socialist Left Party (SV) from 1989 to 2001.
Politikk Solheim var stortingsrepresentant for SV fra 1989 til 2001.
He was party leader from 1987 to 1997.
Han var partileder fra 1987 til 1997.
Leisure activities: Reading, particularly historical and war literature; outdoor recreation and sports, particularly football.
Friluftsliv og idrett, spesielt fotball.
Mr Solheim has written two books (Den store samtalen and Nærmere) and contributed articles to a number of major periodicals and other publications.
Har skrevet to bøker: ”Den store samtalen” og ”Nærmere”, samt bidratt til en rekke store tidsskrifter og publikasjoner.
Awards “Champion of the Earth” – UN Environment Programme
Utmerkelser “Champion of the Earth” – FNs miljøprogram (UNEP).