HELENE SJURSEN

Helene Sjursen is a renowned academic in the field of International Relations, currently serving as the Research Professor at the ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo. She also held the position of Scientific Coordinator of GLOBUS, an international research project funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which focused on the EU's contributions to global justice. Sjursen completed her PhD at the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Her research predominantly explores the normative dimensions of foreign policy, particularly in the context of the European Union as an international actor. She is deeply engaged in understanding and developing new theoretical concepts to better capture these normative aspects in empirical research. Her areas of interest include democracy and foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and EU enlargement.

Sjursen's contributions to the academic field are substantial, as evidenced by her numerous publications. Notably, her works such as ‘The Common Foreign and Security Policy: The quest for democracy’ and ‘What kind of power: European foreign policy in perspective’ have received recognition for being the most downloaded special issues in the Journal of European Public Policy. Additionally, her expertise has been recognized through various accolades, including the Anna Lindh Award for her research in European foreign and security policy. She has also been involved in various government-appointed committees, contributing her expertise to the field of foreign and security policy.

Sjursen's academic career and research have significantly impacted the study and understanding of EU foreign policy and international relations, offering critical insights into the role and nature of the EU as a global actor in promoting justice and democracy.