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Ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony: SIPRI, nuclear weapons and the state of disarmament
Disarmament issues have been at the core of SIPRI’s work since its foundation in 1966. On 10 December 2017, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) will formally receive the Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo. Ahead of the ceremony, SIPRI is pleased to present a primer on the state of nuclear weapons and disarmament.
3D printing and export controls on missile technology: Challenges and ways forward – New SIPRI report
SIPRI launches a new Background Paper ‘3D printing and missile technology controls’, originally part of a compendium of research papers compiled by the Missile Technology Control Regime on the occasion of their 30th anniversary.
New SIPRI study on autonomy in weapon systems: State of play and options for moving forward
SIPRI launches a new report, Mapping the Development of Autonomy in Weapon Systems, which aims to shed light on the current developments in autonomy in weapon systems and thereby provide important insights for informed international discussions.
SIPRI statement on the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
SIPRI warmly congratulates the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons on being awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.
SIPRI Yearbook 2017 out now: Trends in nuclear disarmament, forced displacement and sustaining peace
SIPRI is pleased to celebrate International Day of Peace with the launch of SIPRI Yearbook 2017, now available in print and online.
Stockholm Security Conference opens: speakers address global security issues and how to respond
On 14 September 2017, over 200 experts and practitioners attend the second Stockholm Security Conference, on the theme ‘Secure Cities in an Insecure World’. Participants discuss global security trends, threats and challenges; explore how these play out in cities; and then look towards solutions to address insecurity.
Inclusivity, resilience and safety key for successful city development, says SIPRI
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today released a report calling for context-based and inclusive urban security strategies to ensure positive city development.
Save the date: Worldwide security challenges in focus as global experts convene in Stockholm
SIPRI will host the 2017 Stockholm Security Conference, under the theme of Secure Cities in an Insecure World, 13–15 September.
The security situation in Mali: New SIPRI study on the added value of involving civil society in the peace implementation process
SIPRI is pleased to announce the publication of a new Insights paper informed by an in depth study on security perceptions in Mali.
Global nuclear weapons: Modernization remains the priority
(Stockholm, 3 July 2017) The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches its annual nuclear forces data, which highlights the current trends and developments in world nuclear arsenals.