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Past News and Events

New SIPRI research on peace operations and non-traditional security challenges

SIPRI launched the third phase of the New Geopolitics of Peace Operations–which focuses on the role of peace operations in dealing with non-traditional security challenges–with the publication of the Background Paper, ‘Multilateral peace operations and the challenges of terrorism and violent extremism’, and the organization of a dialogue meeting on the same topic.

Book launch: 'Effective, Legitimate, Secure: Insights for Defense Institution Building'

SIPRI and the US National Defense University will co-host the European launch of the new book 'Effective, Legitimate, Secure: Insights for Defense Institution Building'.

SIPRI researcher presents findings at the Dakar International Forum

Dr Jaïr van der Lijn, Head of the SIPRI Peace Operations and Conflict Management Programme, featured on a panel discussion on peacekeeping arrangements between intergovernmental organisations at the recent Dakar International Forum on Peace

New SIPRI research on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road

SIPRI and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) will continue their cooperation on researching China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from a security perspective.

Vanishing water landscapes: Perceptions of water, scarcity and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa

The event will focus on water crisis and its implications on a conflict-ridden Middle East and North Africa.