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Lessons from Mali's local elections
Aurélien Tobie, Dr Grégory Chauzal, Dr Mariam D. Maïga and Mahamadou DiouaraAfter four successive adjournments, Mali held local elections on 20 November 2016. The elections did not occur without incident, however, with several Malian participants in the new SIPRI–CONASCIPAL project reporting violence and intimidation tactics in their local regions.
The state of peace operations: An interview with Lakhdar Brahimi
Dr Jaïr van der Lijn and Timo SmitSIPRI Governing Board member Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi gives his views on the current state of UN peace operations, the recent HIPPO report and prospects for the future.
'Unfinished business' on the anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
Tariq RaufOn the 20th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said 'this is not a celebration. It is a stark reminder of the work that remains.'
North Korea's fifth nuclear test
Tariq RaufNorth Korea's fifth nuclear test shows that the current policy of sanctions, name-calling and exhortations is not working.
Transparency and accountability in military spending
Dr Sam Perlo-FreemanThe military is often one of the most corrupt sectors of government, with arms procurement particularly susceptible to corruption. Avoiding this requires transparency and accountability in military spending.
Brexit and export controls: Entering uncharted waters
Dr Mark BromleyWhat implications will Brexit have for arms export controls in the UK and the EU?
The 2016 NATO Summit: What will be on the agenda in Warsaw?
Dr Ian Anthony and Dr Ian DavisThe six main topics likely to dominate the Warsaw Summit in July.
The entry into force of the Amendment to Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material
Tariq RaufToday the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM/A) enters into force after ratification by Nicaragua brings the total number of States Parties up to the required total.