Hans Petter Midttun

Hans Petter Midttun

Independent Analyst, Hybrid Warfare, Non-resident Fellow at Centre for Defence Strategies, board member Ukrainian Institute for Security and Law of the Sea, former Defence Attaché of Norway to Ukraine, and Officer (R) of the Norwegian Armed Forces.
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ( 35 )
Europe in Flames: the Factors of Concern (part 2) in-depth War in Ukraine

OPINION: Europe in Flames: the Factors of Concern (part 2)

By Hans Petter Midttun
Dec. 27, 2023
Europe in Flames – a Prognosis for 2024, Part 1 in-depth Europe

OPINION: Europe in Flames – a Prognosis for 2024, Part 1

By Hans Petter Midttun
Dec. 26, 2023
The Human Factor – Dealing With the Trauma of War War in Ukraine

OPINION: The Human Factor – Dealing With the Trauma of War

By Hans Petter Midttun
Oct. 1, 2023
Western Support Must Evolve to Ensure Ukraine Keeps the Advantage EXCLUSIVE War in Ukraine

OPINION: Western Support Must Evolve to Ensure Ukraine Keeps the Advantage

By Hans Petter Midttun
Sept. 20, 2023
The West Urgently Needs to Escalate to De-escalate EXCLUSIVE NATO

OPINION: The West Urgently Needs to Escalate to De-escalate

By Hans Petter Midttun
Aug. 24, 2023
The West Needs to Keep the Black Sea Open EXCLUSIVE Russia

OPINION: The West Needs to Keep the Black Sea Open

By Hans Petter Midttun
Aug. 1, 2023
The Russian “Hunger Game” – Blackmailing the World EXCLUSIVE War in Ukraine

OPINION: The Russian “Hunger Game” – Blackmailing the World

By Hans Petter Midttun
July 20, 2023
Ukraine NATO Membership – Choice Between Deterrence or Being Deterred EXCLUSIVE Ukraine

OPINION: Ukraine NATO Membership – Choice Between Deterrence or Being Deterred

By Hans Petter Midttun
July 10, 2023
Ukraine’s Need for Fighter Aircraft Has Not Gone Away EXCLUSIVE War in Ukraine

OPINION: Ukraine’s Need for Fighter Aircraft Has Not Gone Away

By Hans Petter Midttun
June 19, 2023
What Happens if NATO Makes Ukraine a Member Shortly After Vilnius Summit? EXCLUSIVE Ukraine

OPINION: What Happens if NATO Makes Ukraine a Member Shortly After Vilnius Summit?

By Hans Petter Midttun
June 1, 2023
NATO Needs to Reinvent Itself or Risk Becoming Irrelevant – It Needs Ukraine EXCLUSIVE War in Ukraine

OPINION: NATO Needs to Reinvent Itself or Risk Becoming Irrelevant – It Needs Ukraine

By Hans Petter Midttun
April 18, 2023
In a Sign of Weakness, Not Strength, Russia Has Resorted to Nuclear Threats EXCLUSIVE War in Ukraine

OPINION: In a Sign of Weakness, Not Strength, Russia Has Resorted to Nuclear Threats

By Hans Petter Midttun
April 8, 2023
Poland Might Be Prepared to Do What the US and NATO Will Not EXCLUSIVE War in Ukraine

OPINION: Poland Might Be Prepared to Do What the US and NATO Will Not

By Hans Petter Midttun
March 22, 2023
Setting the Conditions for Victory or Defeat War in Ukraine

OPINION: Setting the Conditions for Victory or Defeat

By Hans Petter Midttun
Feb. 2, 2023
Fear of Russian Defeat Should Not Dampen West’s Commitment to Ukraine’s Victory EXCLUSIVE War in Ukraine

OPINION: Fear of Russian Defeat Should Not Dampen West’s Commitment to Ukraine’s Victory

By Hans Petter Midttun
Jan. 17, 2023