Articles by Gusta Harris

July 24, 2026

Good Samaritan or Good European? Norway’s Ukraine dilemma

Gusta Harris
Long celebrated as a global humanitarian donor, Norway is now being pulled towards prioritising Europe’s front line, writes Gusta Harris. Russia’s war on Ukraine has not simply redirected Oslo’s aid, rhetoric, and defence priorities – it has started to change Norway’s international role. As military support for Kyiv grows and global aid budgets come under pressure, Norway faces a new dilemma: how to become a 'Good European' without losing its 'Good Samaritan' role
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Gusta Harris
MSc Student, European and International Politics and Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science

Gusta recently completed a BSc in Politics and International Relations at Forward College, under the academic direction of University of London and LSE, where she was awarded for her academic achievement.

Her research interests include Norwegian foreign policy, European security, foreign aid, strategic autonomy, and the role of small states in international politics.

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