Picture taken at the doctoral defence of Eiríkur Bergmann Einarsson
From left: Dr. Gunnar Helgi Kristinsson, Dr. Elvira Mendez Pinedo opponent, Eiríkur Bergmann Einarsson, Dr. Rasmus Gjedssö Bertelsen opponent og Dr. Baldur Þórhallsson, doctoral advisor.
Photographer: Jóra
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From left: Halldór Ásgrímsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs in Iceland and Páll Skúlason, Rector of the University of Iceland sign the co-operation agreement.
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During a meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, October 31, the President of Iceland, Mr. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson presented the idea of a Centre for Small State Studies to Mr. Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Mr. Grímsson was very pleased for the opportunity to introduce the Centre and to discuss with Mr. Annan the possibilities of such a Centre doing research regarding economic, political, social development in small states and small state participation in international affairs. The President asked for the Secretary-General´s support for the Centre and Mr. Annan agreed to give it his personal support and also to encourage institutions of the UN, other responsible parties in small state affairs, and Economic and Social Council to collaborate with such institution in Iceland. Mr. Grímsson stated in the interview that he believes the establishment of the Centre to be very important and he is pleased with being able to give it his support but moreover emphasised the importance of having the Secretary-General’s support. (Abstract from Morgunblaðið, the main newspaper in Iceland, 1 November 2002, See the article.)
The first Board meeting of the Institute of International Affairs and Centre for Small States Studies at the University of Iceland, 19 October 2002.
27 people took part in a working meeting at the University of Iceland, 17-20 October, in order to establish the Centre for Small State Studies. Participants discussed ideas concerning the role and operation of the Centre. A number of working groups was established e.g. to publish a book on established theories on small states, to launch a working paper series on small states, to hold an opening session in July 2003 and to hold an academic conference in September 2004. A webpage for the Centre will open soon.
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