Karsten Friis

Karsten Friis is a seasoned professional in international relations with extensive experience in research and political advisory roles. Currently serving as a Research Professor at the Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt (NUPI) since March 2020, Friis previously held positions including Senior Research Fellow and Senior Adviser at NUPI from June 2007 to October 2018. Additional experience includes serving as a Senior Political Officer at the OSCE Mission to Serbia and as an Adviser within the Norwegian Defence, along with roles as a Political Adviser at the OSCE and Intelligence Analyst at NATO. Academic credentials include a PhD in international relations from the University of Groningen, a Cand. Polit in Statsvitenskap from the University of Oslo, and an MSc in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science.