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More than 300 experts gathered in Brussels from 30 September to 1 October to discuss current issues in non-proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, as well as small arms and light weapons.
In 2014 SIPRI's European Security Programme participated in a number of initiatives that solicited the views of teenagers on the future of Europe. One of these initiatives was My Europe, which brought together students, politicians, business leaders, academics and journalists in workshops all over Europe.
The European Union Non-Proliferation Consortium (EUNPC) is a network of foreign policy institutions and research centres from across the EU engaged in political and security-related dialogue and discussion of measures to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems.
On 23–24 November SIPRI, together with the University of Lower Silesia (Wrocław) and the Marie Curie Sklodowska University (Lublin), organized a conference entitled ‘The Arctic in the First Decade of the 21st Century: Between Competition and Cooperation’.
The Canadian Embassy in Poland provided partial funding for the event.
SIPRI researchers Kristofer Bergh and Ekaterina Klimenko presented their research at the conference, which also featured a range of speakers on Arctic issues.
On 4–5 September the European Union Non-Proliferation Consortium (EUNPC) organized the third EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference in Brussels.
The EUNPC is a network of foreign policy institutions and research centres from across the EU engaged in political and security-related dialogue and discussion of measures to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems.
The report from the 2016 Security Jam, where SIPRI hosted a session on future strategies in policing, is released today.
SIPRI researchers Dr Lora Saalman, Richard Ghiasy and Jiayi Zhou participated in two events on China and Central Asia held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
SIPRI researchers Richard Ghiasy and Jiayi Zhou co-hosted the third of a series of five workshops for the Silk Road Economic Belt—Seeking Common Security Interests between the EU and China project.
SIPRI co-hosted a workshop on the compatibility of the Silk Road Economic Belt with Russian national security interests.
At a time of increasingly tense relations between Russia and the West, SIPRI interviewed members of its Governing Board to reflect on the question: Is there a new cold war?
SIPRI co-hosted the final of a series of five regional workshops for the Silk Road Economic Belt - Seeking Common Security Interests between the EU and China project in Brussels, Belgium.
SIPRI is pleased to announce the publication of the report 'The Silk Road Economic Belt: Considering Security Implications and EU–China Cooperation Prospects'.
New publication from the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium on the technical limitations of 3D printing technology.
SIPRI is pleased to announce the publication of an edited volume of essays, entitled ‘China–Russia Relations and Regional Dynamics: From Pivots to Peripheral Diplomacy’, based on participant contributions to SIPRI’s expert workshop in January 2017 on the theme of Russia-China rapprochement.
SIPRI Researcher Ekaterina Klimenko participated in a panel discussion on the upcoming Finnish Arctic Council chairmanship.
New publication from the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium on why the EU needs to undertake a new and dedicated effort to deal with WMD-related problems
SIPRI researchers Jiayi Zhou and Richard Ghiasy presented the SIPRI – Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) report ‘The Silk Road Economic Belt: Security Implications and EU-China Cooperation Prospects’ in Tbilisi, Georgia.
New publication from the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium on the how past events and current international trade practices clearly demonstrate that better-informed export controls and end-user processes are required.
SIPRI is pleased to announce its latest Policy Paper looking at Chinese–Russian cooperation in the Arctic.
Following a competitive process, SIPRI is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York and MacArthur Foundation to support new approaches for nuclear security.
New publication from the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium on the potential benefits of expanding the scope of nuclear forensics as a discipline and the European contribution to this.
The EU Non-proliferation Consortium's final report is now available. The report summarizes the key developments in non-proliferation in 2014–17, with a focus on an analysis of the EU’s main achievements, and the major obstacles and future challenges it faces.
SIPRI and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) will continue their cooperation on researching China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from a security perspective.
As part of his official visit to Sweden, SIPRI hosted His Excellency, Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, for an expert roundtable discussion.
On 22-23 February, SIPRI and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) hosted the second of three workshops for a joint project that examines the security implications of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (Road) in Yangon, Myanmar.
SIPRI is pleased to announce the launch of a new report on the security implications of China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (the Road).The report examines the impact of the two most strategic maritime spaces that the initiative traverses: the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean Region. It assesses the implications of the project for European Union (EU) foreign and security interests, but should also be relevant to all stakeholders of the Road.
SIPRI, in cooperation with the FES, presented the findings of its new report on the sea-based component of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in launch events for key stakeholders throughout Asia and Europe.
On the occasion of the launch of a new SIPRI report, Nuclear Security in the Black Sea Region: Contested Spaces, National Capacities and Multinational Potential, SIPRI co-hosted two events in Washington, DC, in December.
SIPRI has expanded its research on security issues in the Black Sea region by launching a new series of publications. Each publication analyses a different issue or provides context to a current security dilemma in the region.
On 7–8 February, SIPRI, in cooperation with India’s National Maritime Foundation and the Delegation of the European Union to India, organized a workshop in Delhi ‘Securing the maritime commons: India, the European Union and Indian Ocean maritime security’.
On 17–18 October, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) held the first of two workshops on ‘China–European Union (EU) Relations in an Era of Connectivity’.
On 9 September 2020, SIPRI proudly hosted a visit by His Excellency Stef Blok, Minister for Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands. The event was part of the minister’s official visit to Sweden.
On 2–3 September, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) co-hosted a two-day webinar series on ‘EU–China Relations in an Era of Connectivity’.
As part of the European Union Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) played an active role during its Ninth Consultative Meeting held virtually on 10–11 September.
On 12 November, SIPRI hosted a virtual dialogue on the theme ‘Towards harmonized approaches to financing green development’.
SIPRI is pleased to launch a new video series on the topic of European Union (EU)–China relations and the role of connectivity, featuring interviews with European and Chinese experts.
As part of the European Union Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has maintained an active role in this year’s Consortium activities.
What is the impact in Europe of the insecurity and danger that drives people from their homelands? And what are Europe's responsibilities?
With the growth of nationalism and populism, are there areas in which Europe and Japan can benefit from expanded collaboration?
Central Asia has begun to shift its 'multipolar’ foreign and security policies. How can the EU best build its relationship with the states and societies of Central Asia as the region transforms?
To launch her new book, SIPRI Distinguished Associate Fellow Dr Tarja Cronberg will participate in an event about nuclear multilateralism and Iran.
To launch the new report on the Silk Road Economic Belt, SIPRI Researchers in the China and Global Security Programme will participate in a discussion event in Stockholm.
SIPRI hosted the 2017 EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference at Egmont Palace in Brussels on 12–13 December 2017.
The roundtable discussion and report release focus on security implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
This panel discussion assessed how the Syrian conflict has reshaped the strategic relationships in the Middle East both at global level and between key regional actors.
SIPRI proudly organized a series of webinars to create a platform for experts from China, Japan, Nordic countries, Russia and the USA and to explore the implications of growing Chinese–Russian–US strategic competition for Nordic and North East Asian states.
