Orban, Franck

Franck Orban holds a doctoral degree in French civilization from the University of Oslo (Norway). In his dissertation, titled France and power: perspectives and foreign policy strategies (1945–1995), he has analyzed the relationship between French ambitions in foreign policy with France’s position as a regional power. He is an associate professor at the Østfold University College, Norway. In 2016, he launched AreaS, a transdisciplinary research group that focuses on contemporary challenges to democracy. His research interests are French politics, European integration, populism and extremism.

Trust under Threat


Trust under Threat

Challenges in a Digital Society

2024,  200  Seiten,  broschiert,  34,90 €,  ISBN 978-3-8309-4853-7

Living Alliances, Leaving Alliances


Living Alliances, Leaving Alliances

Interdisciplinary Perspectives

2022,  230  Seiten,  broschiert,  34,90 €,  ISBN 978-3-8309-4449-2

Discussing Borders, Escaping Traps


Discussing Borders, Escaping Traps

Transdisciplinary and Transspatial Approaches

2019,  230  Seiten,  broschiert,  34,90 €,  ISBN 978-3-8309-4045-6

Language and Nation


Language and Nation

Crossroads and Connections

2016,  320  Seiten,  paperback,  44,90 €,  ISBN 978-3-8309-3497-4