the periphery are remarkably innovative even in the absence of critical innovation masses. In this paper we examine one … such case – the region of Southwest Norway – which has managed to remain innovative and dynamic, despite having a below … average investment in R&D in the Norwegian context. The results of the paper highlight that innovation in Southwest Norway …

€ is a scourge not only for the Central Asian states but also Russia and Europe, undermining a vision of a Eurasian … involving Russia. [Policy Brief No. 125]. URL:[http://www.isdp.eu/images/stories/isdp-main-pdf/2013-lundin-vankaathoven-central-asia-northern-route.pdf]. …

examine the viability of Resource Curse theory for Iran, Russia and Norway to see whether natural resources are curse or … Iran with Turkey and Russia with China to illustrate the negative effects of oil revenue on economic performance. The … result of this research shows that institutional quality has vital role in sustainable economic development. Norway as a …

potentially puts Norway and Russia on a path to increased competition for their primary gas markets, first in Germany and then in … is neither high nor low when compared to other bi-lateral relations with Russia. While trust appears to have contributed …