Stina Torjesen

Førsteamanuensis

Institutt for strategi og ledelse

E-post: stina.torjesen@uia.no
Telefon: +47 38141494
Mobiltelefon: +4740827406

Kontor 9I158 (Universitetsveien 19, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway)

Forskningsgrupper

RIST – Research centre for studies of innovation for sustainable transition

Ansvarsområde

Stina Torjesen holds a BA in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MPhil and DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford. She served previously as a Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and worked for the United Nations in Kazakhstan. She has also worked as a project manager in the sustainability consultancy SIGLA.

Stina Torjesen has co-edited books published by, among others, Routledge and Springer. The article ‘Towards a theory of ex-combatant reintegration’ in the journal Stability: International journal of security and development has around 1000 downloads. Other articles have featured in journals such as Conflict, Security and Development (Taylor & Francis), Central Asia Survey (Taylor & Francis) and and Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (Taylor & Francis). Stina Torjesen also has an entry on the usefulness of mobile phones in post-conflict reconstruction phases at the Stanford Social Innovations Reveiw Blog and she is the author of numerous policy reports. Along with a number of UiA colleagues, Stina Torjesen has contributed to a major research project on batteries (Lithium ion BATteries - Norwegian opportunities within sustainable end-of-life MANagement, reuse and new material streams, BATMAN), which ran from 2019 to 2022 and she is currently focusing on regional and global battery policy developments in her research.

Stina Torjesen successfully coordinated the UiA School of Business and Law’s accreditation process with the AACSB International (awarded March 2019). She served as Senior Editor at the International Journal of Emerging Markets (Emerald) from 2014 to 2017, and she has previously served as a board member at Polyteknisk Forening (group on international politics and economics) and with the Oslo Labour Party Internasjonalt Forum. She has served as member of the Labour Party's Internasjonalt Utvalg at the national level since 2017 and in the period 2020-2022 she was part of the the main program committee for the major Norwegian political fair Arendalsuka

Stina Torjesen is on partial leave from UiA and currently holds the position of Sustainability Director in the major Norwegian Battery initiative Morrow Batteries.

Forskning

Faglige interesser

Stina Torjesen conducts research on the themes: economic and political developments in post-conflict societies (Tajikistan and Afghanistan as main cases); the regional affairs of Central and South Asia; and the turn towards sustainability and circular economy principles in the industries of southern Norway.

Undervisning

Teaching includes:

Sustainable Capitalism
International Political Economy
International Politics

Torjesen, Stina (2024). A battery bonanza for the global South? Prospects for economic upgrading in lithium-ion battery value chains in the context of strategic capitalism. The Extractive Industries and Society. ISSN 2214-790X. 17, s. 1–6. doi: 10.1016/j.exis.2023.101375.
Sharma, Pooja; Kolhe, Mohan Lal; Torjesen, Stina & Sharma, Arvind (2022). Role of Subsidies for PV Solar Installations in India: A Cost–Benefit Analysis. I Kolhe, Mohan Lal; Jaju, S B & Daigavane, P M (Red.), Smart Technologies for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol 1. Springer. ISSN 978-981-16-6875-3. s. 369–380. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-6875-3_30. Vis sammendrag
The paper highlights the role of subsidies in the PV solar installments both from the lenders and from the receiver’s perspective, evaluating the existing financial incentives contributing to the adoption of PV solar technology. It evaluates the costs and benefits accumulated by the installation of grid-connected PV solar panel of size 2.5 and 10 kW using the method of cost–benefit analysis and net present value. The paper observes a significant role of subsidies in realizing the benefits in case of PV solar installations. The results of cost–benefit analysis reveal that the internal rate of return is greater in case of subsidy than without subsidy indicating the role of subsidies in incentivizing the investment in PV solar systems. An internal rate of return is 13% for smaller plant and 19.94% for larger plant with subsidy. However, the slow growth in investment observed in past years reflects the vulnerability of the PV solar system on the financial structure. The PV solar costs that are highly vulnerable to technological innovations, and the subsidies in such cases are bound to accumulate financial liabilities for government in terms of opportunity cost foregone by not investing in new technology. Moreover, the reduction in the costs of PV solar technology is contributing in shorten the gestation period and achieving break even hinders investors in making investment decisions. The present situation of PV solar development in India needs not only a periodic assessment process to tackle the issue of rapid innovation in technology but also relevant policies and procedures promoting buyback options to integrate upgradation of technology.
Birkeland , Terese; Gänzle, Stefan & Torjesen, Stina (2021). The Making of a European Union Strategy for Central Asia: Towards 'Normalization' in Foreign Policy? European Foreign Affairs Review. ISSN 1384-6299. 26(3), s. 377–396. doi: 10.54648/EERR2021033.
Shneor, Rotem & Torjesen, Stina (2020). Ethical Considerations in Crowdfunding. I Shneor, Rotem; Zhao, Liang & Flåten, Bjørn-Tore (Red.), Advances in Crowdfunding: Research and Practice. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 978-3-030-46309-0. s. 161–182. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-46309-0_8. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Bragdø-Ellenes, Sunniva Cristina & Torjesen, Stina (2020). Diplomatisk hodebry: internasjonale reaksjoner på kontroversielle avgjørelser i norsk barnevern. Internasjonal Politikk. ISSN 0020-577X. 78(1), s. 1–31. doi: 10.23865/intpol.v78.1069. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Comes, Tina; Meesters, Kenny & Torjesen, Stina (2019). Making sense of crises: the implications of information asymmetries for resilience and social justice in disaster-ridden communities’ . Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. ISSN 2378-9689. 4(3), s. 124–136. doi: 10.1080/23789689.2017.1405653.
Basit, Saira; Torjesen, Stina & MacFarlane, Neil (2018). China in Pakistan and the wider region: A cautiousbut effective leader? Contemporary South Asia. ISSN 0958-4935. 27(1), s. 1–26. doi: 10.1080/09584935.2018.1557109.
Torjesen, Stina & Landmark, Karen (2016). Commitment to sustainability in Agder. I Johnsen, Hans Christian Garman; Hauge, Elisabeth S.; Magnussen, May-Linda & Ennals, Richard (Red.), Applied social science research in a regional knowledge system. Routledge. ISSN 978-1-4724-8782-7. s. 267–273.
Johnsen, Hans Christian Garmann; Torjesen, Stina & Ennals, Richard (2015). The Challenge of Mutual Competence Building. I Johnsen, Hans Christian Garmann; Torjesen, Stina & Ennals, Richard (Red.), Higher Education in a Sustainable Society. Springer. ISSN 978-3-319-15918-8. s. 259–270. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-15919-5_16.
Landmark, Karen; Rodvelt, Marianne & Torjesen, Stina (2015). Agder as Mutual Competence Builders: Developing Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage. I Johnsen, Hans Christian Garmann; Torjesen, Stina & Ennals, Richard (Red.), Higher Education in a Sustainable Society. Springer. ISSN 978-3-319-15918-8. s. 197–205. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-15919-5_12.
Torjesen, Stina (2013). Towards a theory of ex-combatant reintegration. Stability: International Journal of Security and Development. ISSN 2165-2627. 2(3). Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Transitions from war to peace: stratification, inequality and post-war economic reconstruction. I Berdal, Mats & Zaum, Dominik (Red.), Political economy of statebuilding : power after peace. Routledge. ISSN 978-0-415604789.
Øverland, Indra & Torjesen, Stina (2010). Just good friends: Kazakhstan's and Turkmenistan's energy relation with Russia. I Øverland, Indra; Kjærnet, Heidi & Kendall-Taylor, Andrea (Red.), Caspian Energy Politics. Routledge. ISSN 978-0415-54916-5. s. 136–149.
Øverland, Indra; Torjesen, Stina & Kjærnet, Heidi (2010). China ans Russia: partners or firewalls for the Caspian petro-states? I Øverland, Indra; Kjærnet, Heidi & Kendall-Taylor, Andrea (Red.), Caspian Energy Politics. Routledge. ISSN 978-0415-54916-5. s. 93–100.
Flikke, Geir & Torjesen, Stina (2009). EU og NATO: Utvidelse og naboskapspolitikk som sikkerhetspolitiske instrument. I Carlsnaes, Walter & Rieker, Pernille (Red.), Nye utfordringer for europeisk sikkerhetspolitikk. Aktører, instrumenter og operasjoner. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215013848.
Torjesen, Stina (2009). Russia as a military great power: the uses of CSTO and SCO in Central Asia. I Rowe, Elana Tovah Wilson & Torjesen, Stina (Red.), The Multilateral Dimension in Russian Foreign Policy. Routledge. ISSN 978-0-415-47199-2.
Torjesen, Stina (2009). Russia, the CIS and the EEC: Finally getting it right? I Rowe, Elana Tovah Wilson & Torjesen, Stina (Red.), The Multilateral Dimension in Russian Foreign Policy. Routledge. ISSN 978-0-415-47199-2. s. 153–162.
Torjesen, Stina & Macfarlane, Stephen Neil (2009). R before D: the case of post conflict reintegration in Tajikistan. I Berdal, Mats (Red.), Reintegrating Armed Groups After Conflict. Routledge. ISSN 978-0415476652. s. 47–66.
Torjesen, Stina (2009). New avenues for research in the study of DDR. Conflict, Security and Development. ISSN 1467-8802. 9(4), s. 411–423.
Kjærnet, Heidi; Torjesen, Stina & Satpaev, Dosym (2008). 'Big Business and High-level Politics in Kazakhstan: An Everlasting Symbiosis? China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly. ISSN 1653-4212. 6(1), s. 95–107.
Muggah, Robert; Berdal, Mats & Torjesen, Stina (2008). Conclusion. I Muggah, Robert (Red.), Security and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. Routledge. ISSN 9780415460545.
Torjesen, Stina (2008). Big Business and High-level Politics in Kazakhstan: An Everlasting Symbiosis? China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly. ISSN 1653-4212. 7(2), s. 95–107.
Macfarlane, Stephen Neil & Torjesen, Stina (2005). Awash with weapons? The case of small arms in Kyrgyzstan. Central Asian Survey. ISSN 0263-4937. 24(1).
Torjesen, Stina & Macfarlane, Stephen Neal (2005). R before D: the case of post-conflict reintegration in Tajikistan. Conflict, Security and Development. ISSN 1467-8802. 7(2).
Bieler, Andreas & Torjesen, Stina (2001). Strenght through unity? A comparative analysis of splits in the Austrian, Swedish and Norwegian trade unions over EU membership. I Bieler, Andreas (Red.), Social forces in the new Europe: the restructuring of European social relations in the global political economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9780333913215.

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Gabrielli, Kim Noguera & Torjesen, Stina (2017). Sosialdemokratisk utenrikspolitikk i Trumps verden. Form Forlag AS. ISBN 9788269047011. 151 s.
Johnsen, Hans Christian Garmann; Torjesen, Stina & Ennals, Richard (2015). Higher Education in a Sustainable Society. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-15918-8. 288 s.
Anker, Morten; Baev, Pavel; Brunstad, Bjørn; Øverland, Indra & Torjesen, Stina (2010). The Caspian Sea Region towards 2025. Eburon Academic Publishers. ISBN 978-90-5972-361-0. 153 s.
Rowe, Elana Tovah Wilson & Torjesen, Stina (2009). The Multilateral Dimension in Russian Foreign Policy. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-47199-2. 225 s.

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Lopez, Fernando; Billy, Romain Guillaume; Müller, Daniel Beat; Birkeland , Terese & Torjesen, Stina (2022). Towards an EU Battery Regulation 2.0?
Billy, Romain Guillaume; Birkeland , Terese; Müller, Daniel Beat; Lopez, Fernando & Torjesen, Stina (2022). Reducing the carbon footprint of battery materials - a case of problem shifting?
Billy, Romain Guillaume; Birkeland , Terese; Müller, Daniel Beat; Lopez, Fernando & Torjesen, Stina (2022). Lithium in the EV battery expansion: How bad is the supply constraint?
Birkeland, Terese & Torjesen, Stina (2020). Batteriverdikjeden, Prosess 21 ekspertnotat.
Torjesen, Stina; Basit, Saira & MacFarlane, Neil (2019). China to Afghanistan’s rescue with pressure on Afghanistan? South Asia @ LSE.
Torjesen, Stina & Muggah, Robert (2019). Norge kan gjøre mye mer for Amazonas. Dagbladet. ISSN 0805-3766.
Johnsen, Hans Christian Garman; Torjesen, Stina & Ennals, Richard (2015). Editors’ Preface and Acknowledgments. CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance. ISSN 2196-7075.
Garmann Johnsen, Hans Christian & Torjesen, Stina (2015). Kompetanseutvikling og globale utfordringer. Fædrelandsvennen. ISSN 0805-3790.
Torjesen, Stina (2015). Europe – Eurasia: tougher cooperation climate in higher education? .
Torjesen, Stina (2015). Global Insecurity.
Osland, Kari M. & Torjesen, Stina (2015). Afghanistan: hva kan vi lære? Internasjonal Politikk. ISSN 0020-577X. 73(1), s. 78–88.
Torjesen, Stina & Ylva, Lindberg (2013). Mobile phones build peace. Stanford Social Innovations Reveiw Blog.
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Sats på nye stormakter. Dagens næringsliv. ISSN 0803-9372.
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Forsiktig optimisme i Afghanistan. Dagsavisen. ISSN 1503-2892.
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Afghanistan and the regional powers: history not repeating itself? (Noref policy brief).
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Hva er galt med freden? Dagens næringsliv. ISSN 0803-9372.
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Hvordan forandrer mobiltelefon og internet samfunnet vårt?
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Kan mobiltjenester redde verden og skape fred?
Torjesen, Stina (2012). Fredsnasjonen og utenrikspolitikk, Dagsnytt 18. [Radio]. NRK.
Kjærnet, Heidi & Torjesen, Stina (2008). Det vanskelige naboskapet. Dagbladet. ISSN 0805-3766.
De Coning, Cedric; Jansson, Johanna; Lotze, Walter & Torjesen, Stina (2010). Conference Proceedings. Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Peacebuilding: Towards Change in Concepts and Approaches. NUPI. ISSN 978-82-7002-285-4. 2010(16.07.10). Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Weltzien, Åsmund; Torjesen, Stina & Stankovic, Tatjana (2010). Regional Change. How will the rise of China and India shape Afghanistan’s stabilization process? Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Kjærnet, Heidi & Torjesen, Stina (2008). Afghanistan and regional instability: A risk assessment. NUPI. ISSN 0800-000X. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Torjesen, Stina (2006). The political economy of Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR). NUPI. ISSN 82 7002 142 3. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Selective literature review and preliminary agenda for research: Recent insights on war economies have important implications for disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR). This paper identifies an underlying dilemma of DDR: on the one hand, in order to convince warring factions to commit to peace, DDR strategies will have to offer significant incentives that in turn may entrench the factions’ economic and political standing. On the other hand, offering the armed factions important peacetime roles may jeopardise post-war economic reconstruction, perpetuate cycles of underdevelopment and risk entrenching instability. It is argued in the paper that while more insights are needed on how DDR can be improved, it is equally important to go one step further and identify the positive as well as negative consequences for the economy, the market and the state when attempts at comprehensive disarmament and reintegration of combatants are undertaken. The paper discusses key findings from the literature on political economy of armed conflict and suggests possible directions for new research.
Torjesen, Stina & Øverland, Indra (2006). The battle for Azerbaijan : Azeri Perspectives on the Observation of the 2005 Parliamentary Elections and the Post-Election Period. NUPI. ISSN 82 7002 124 5. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
This report seeks to highlight the role of international observer missions of the 9 November 2005 parliamentary election in Azerbaijan. It also presents in-depth assessments of the pre- and post-election situation in the country. The six articles that are presented in the volume have been produced by leading scholars or development practitioners in Azerbaijan. The report forms part of the ‘Network for Election Observation and Exchange’. This is project that is supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Torjesen, Stina & Øverland, Indra (2006). Observing or participating in regime change? Kyrgyz perspectives on the role of international election observation missions in 2005. NUPI. ISSN 82 7002 123 7. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
This report offers an in-dept analysis of the role of international election observation missions in during the political upheavals in Kyrgyzstan in 2005. It presents the work of three leading, young academics from Kyrgyzstan. The report forms part of the ‘NUPI Network for Election Observation and Exchange’. This is project that is supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The starting point for the assessments presented here is the realisation that international election observer missions played a central part in the events that eventually lead to the toppling of President Askar Akaev’s administration in march 2005. Kyrgyzstan is also a case that highlights the immense challenges that face election observation missions in non consolidated democracies of the former Soviet Union. Many of these countries, Kyrgyzstan included, have developed traditions of deep-seated and sophisticated manipulation of election procedures. Given these preconditions, the three articles aim to assess from differing perspectives how election observation was conducted in the country in 2005.

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Publisert 16. apr. 2024 11:33