"For many years, he has studied the fragility and resilience of democratic institutions. The shockwaves caused by the Epstein files have struck a nerve in Norway. One of the Nordic countries regarded as a model of transparency and democratic virtue, Norway is facing a reckoning over informal power networks, diplomatic opacity, and the cost of assuming that low corruption equals no corruption."
"For Spotlight, Francois Picard welcomes Carl Henrik Knutsen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Oslo. From the prominence of figures like Terje Rd-Larsen to the surprising involvement of royalty, this episode exposes not just individual connections but systemic vulnerabilities."
Norway is experiencing significant political shockwaves following revelations in the Epstein files. The revelations have highlighted informal power networks, diplomatic opacity, and vulnerabilities within institutions previously seen as transparent and virtuous. Prominent figures, including Terje Rd-Larsen, and unexpected involvement of royalty have revealed cross-cutting elite connections. The situation exposes how assumptions that low corruption equals no corruption can obscure systemic risks. The episode raises questions about oversight, accountability, and the capacity of democratic institutions to withstand reputational and structural stress. Public trust and institutional integrity face challenges as informal influence and diplomatic secrecy come under scrutiny.
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