Henrik Syse (b. 1966) is Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO),
Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at Oslo New University College, author and editor of
many books and articles, and a much-used public speaker. Henrik served a full six-year term
from 2015 to 2020 as a member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the
Nobel Peace Prize, serving as its Vice Chair 2017–2020. His publications span the fields of
philosophy, politics, business, religion, war, and ethics. He holds a Master of Arts degree in
political philosophy from Boston College (USA) and a Dr.Art. (Ph.D.) degree in moral
philosophy from the University of Oslo. Henrik is also a Sunday School teacher – and is
something of a specialist on The Beatles.