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Europe is facing numerous security challenges in an ever more complicated geopolitical environment. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has forced Europeans to reconsider their approach to security and defense. At the same time, the issues considered central to European security before February 2022 also remain relevant—notably how Europe can foster peace and stability in its neighbourhood. Developments in the transatlantic (security) relationship also have wide-ranging implications for Europe.
The SIPRI European Security Programme seeks to make informed contributions to the debate on Europe’s future security order. It aims to better understand trends and developments in European security affairs and their determinants to help shape a European security architecture that is conducive to stability, peace and prosperity on the continent and beyond.
RESEARCH INITIATIVES
SIPRI studies the potential security risks associated to energy supply across Europe and the ways in which these can be minimized.
SIPRI looks at the increasing military security issues in Europe.
The Arctic Futures initiative studies the security and international politics of the Arctic.
Nuclear security and peaceful solutions are at the centre of SIPRI research and dialogue initiatives in the Black Sea region.
SIPRI examines potential trade relations between China and the EU.