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SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.
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#AI, automation, and digital biology are outpacing governance of high-containment labs. While debate on #HCLs often focuses on misuse, this #SIPRI policy paper explores how these tools can strengthen oversight, transparency, and #BWC implementation.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#AI, automation, and digital biology are outpacing governance of high-containment labs. While debate on #HCLs often focuses on misuse, this #SIPRI policy paper explores how these tools can strengthen oversight, transparency, and #BWC implementation.
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
Are the UN SDGs being crowded out? In 2024, global #MilitaryExpenditure hit US$2.7 trillion as progress on the #SDGs stalled. In this #SIPRI paper Nan Tian and Xiao Liang argue for rebalancing resources from the military to sustainable development.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Are the UN SDGs being crowded out? In 2024, global #MilitaryExpenditure hit US$2.7 trillion as progress on the #SDGs stalled. In this #SIPRI paper Nan Tian and Xiao Liang argue for rebalancing resources from the military to sustainable development.
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/4aTGGQ4
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/4aTGGQ4
Between 2023-2024 South Korea's arms industry went through a domestic boom. But can the growth trend in #ROK arms industry last? This #SIPRI backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the arms industry’s rapid growth: 🔗 bit.ly/48KPDtA
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Between 2023-2024 South Korea's arms industry went through a domestic boom. But can the growth trend in #ROK arms industry last? This #SIPRI backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the arms industry’s rapid growth: 🔗 bit.ly/48KPDtA
On 2 December, SIPRI Director Karim Haggag joined global leaders and experts at @unidir.org's 45th anniversary event to discuss future security challenges, from nuclear arms control to emerging technologies.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
On 2 December, SIPRI Director Karim Haggag joined global leaders and experts at @unidir.org's 45th anniversary event to discuss future security challenges, from nuclear arms control to emerging technologies.
Find out more: unidir.org/event/unidir...
Find out more: unidir.org/event/unidir...
CSOs, human rights defenders, media outlets and minority groups are increasingly facing government restrictions, as their civic and political space and funding shrink. #SIPRI @jvdlijn.bsky.social provides recommendations for stakeholders on navigating restrictive environments.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
CSOs, human rights defenders, media outlets and minority groups are increasingly facing government restrictions, as their civic and political space and funding shrink. #SIPRI @jvdlijn.bsky.social provides recommendations for stakeholders on navigating restrictive environments.
More: bit.ly/3KXW2IE
More: bit.ly/3KXW2IE
New data on the arms industry, SIPRI Yearbook summaries in 14 languages, risk reduction in Northern Europe, and more in the December issue of the SIPRI Update newsletter ➡️ bit.ly/4p0D0PM
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December 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
New data on the arms industry, SIPRI Yearbook summaries in 14 languages, risk reduction in Northern Europe, and more in the December issue of the SIPRI Update newsletter ➡️ bit.ly/4p0D0PM
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In the context of #Ukraine, energy is not just a critical resource, but a symbol of conflicting interests. This #SIPRI report explores how the green geopolitics strategies by China, the EU, Russia, and the United States shapes Ukraine’s energy transition and recovery.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
In the context of #Ukraine, energy is not just a critical resource, but a symbol of conflicting interests. This #SIPRI report explores how the green geopolitics strategies by China, the EU, Russia, and the United States shapes Ukraine’s energy transition and recovery.
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
On 6–7 December, #SIPRI took part in the #DohaForum2025, held under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress.” The SIPRI delegation included Stefan Löfven, Karim Haggag, Dr Wilfred Wan, Dr Jingdong Yuan and Marie Riquier.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
On 6–7 December, #SIPRI took part in the #DohaForum2025, held under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress.” The SIPRI delegation included Stefan Löfven, Karim Haggag, Dr Wilfred Wan, Dr Jingdong Yuan and Marie Riquier.
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More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
China’s expansion of export controls on critical minerals in early October underscored the exposure of global industrial supply chains and fueled worries that the political use of such measures is eroding their original non-proliferation intent.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
China’s expansion of export controls on critical minerals in early October underscored the exposure of global industrial supply chains and fueled worries that the political use of such measures is eroding their original non-proliferation intent.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
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I sat down with @danbanik.bsky.social to discuss why "hard security" is becoming a brittle strategy in the Anthropocene.
Full discussion on In Pursuit of Development: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6v...
#ClimateSecurity #Defense #Peacebuilding @sipri.org
Full discussion on In Pursuit of Development: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6v...
#ClimateSecurity #Defense #Peacebuilding @sipri.org
Climate, conflict and the development squeeze – Florian Krampe
YouTube video by In Pursuit of Development
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December 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I sat down with @danbanik.bsky.social to discuss why "hard security" is becoming a brittle strategy in the Anthropocene.
Full discussion on In Pursuit of Development: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6v...
#ClimateSecurity #Defense #Peacebuilding @sipri.org
Full discussion on In Pursuit of Development: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6v...
#ClimateSecurity #Defense #Peacebuilding @sipri.org
Accountability in any policy area – including defence –
requires reliable data and transparency on expenditure, efficiency and impact. But how can we get reliable data on
military expenditure?
Read insights from #SIPRI experts in the new ECA Journal: bit.ly/4aUqiPf
requires reliable data and transparency on expenditure, efficiency and impact. But how can we get reliable data on
military expenditure?
Read insights from #SIPRI experts in the new ECA Journal: bit.ly/4aUqiPf
NEWS-JOURNAL-2025-02
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December 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Accountability in any policy area – including defence –
requires reliable data and transparency on expenditure, efficiency and impact. But how can we get reliable data on
military expenditure?
Read insights from #SIPRI experts in the new ECA Journal: bit.ly/4aUqiPf
requires reliable data and transparency on expenditure, efficiency and impact. But how can we get reliable data on
military expenditure?
Read insights from #SIPRI experts in the new ECA Journal: bit.ly/4aUqiPf
Risk reduction is urgently needed amid rising tensions in Northern Europe. This new #SIPRI Essay by Wilfred Wan and Tytti Erästö outlines practical policy options to reduce the risk of inadvertent nuclear escalation as military deployments and activity increase.
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Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Risk reduction is urgently needed amid rising tensions in Northern Europe. This new #SIPRI Essay by Wilfred Wan and Tytti Erästö outlines practical policy options to reduce the risk of inadvertent nuclear escalation as military deployments and activity increase.
Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
Rapid technological advances and expanding multi-domain warfare are reshaping global security, blurring lines between nuclear and conventional conflict. SIPRI's Wilfred Wan contributed with an article to this report by @globalchallenges.bsky.social:
➡️ globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026/wea...
➡️ globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026/wea...
Weapons of Mass Destruction - Global Challenges Foundation
Multi-Domain Escalation Risk Rapid technological advances and expanding multi-domain warfare are reshaping global security, blurring lines between nuclear an...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Rapid technological advances and expanding multi-domain warfare are reshaping global security, blurring lines between nuclear and conventional conflict. SIPRI's Wilfred Wan contributed with an article to this report by @globalchallenges.bsky.social:
➡️ globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026/wea...
➡️ globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026/wea...
Processes linked to the militarization of technology are increasingly blurring the line between civilian and military or security applications. This Paper examines the diversion and misuse risks generated by these developments and assesses potential policy responses.
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Read more: bit.ly/3KyZ2LF
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Processes linked to the militarization of technology are increasingly blurring the line between civilian and military or security applications. This Paper examines the diversion and misuse risks generated by these developments and assesses potential policy responses.
Read more: bit.ly/3KyZ2LF
Read more: bit.ly/3KyZ2LF
Global arms revenues rose sharply in 2024, as demand was boosted by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, global and regional geopolitical tensions, and ever-higher military expenditure.
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
December 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Global arms revenues rose sharply in 2024, as demand was boosted by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, global and regional geopolitical tensions, and ever-higher military expenditure.
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
The #Abyei Administrative Area faces multiple, interconnected humanitarian challenges. This joint #SIPRI #NUPI factsheet explores how #ClimateChange is intensifying pressure on livelihoods in Abyei, and outlines practical responses for the development community.
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Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Abyei (2025)
This Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet is focused on Abyei and the series of conflict- and climate-related issues that face the country. The fact sheet offers a range of recommended actions for t...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The #Abyei Administrative Area faces multiple, interconnected humanitarian challenges. This joint #SIPRI #NUPI factsheet explores how #ClimateChange is intensifying pressure on livelihoods in Abyei, and outlines practical responses for the development community.
🌎 Read more: bit.ly/4pIXC0i
🌎 Read more: bit.ly/4pIXC0i
This new partner publication by @giz.de, ISS and SIPRI brings together research and practical experience to offer actionable recommendations for making work on fragility more effective and sustainable➡️ bit.ly/44skwQW
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This new partner publication by @giz.de, ISS and SIPRI brings together research and practical experience to offer actionable recommendations for making work on fragility more effective and sustainable➡️ bit.ly/44skwQW
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
Earlier in December, Putin threatened to cut Ukraine off from the sea — but what does that actually mean? SIPRI maritime law expert Pierre Thévenin explains: bit.ly/3MhpTwc
⚠️ Реакция Трампа. Ушаков раскрыл подробности. Кремль и Киев готовы к компромиссу? / Утренний эфир
Утренний эфир 4 декабря 2025 года – Мария Макарова. 00:00 Анонс 01:38 Трамп назвал встречу Уиткоффа с Путиным "хорошей", но сомневается в ее результатах 08:08 Помощник Путина Ушаков раскрыл новые детали переговоров с американской делегацией 10:07 Украинская делегация во главе с Умеровым встретится в Майами с Уиткоффом и Кушнером 11:25 Более половины украинцев готовы протестовать против несправедливого мирного договора – Артем Бронжуков 27:20 Переговоры Уиткоффа и Кушнера с Путиным длились 5 часов, но закончились без соглашений 32:13 Новости кратко 35:43 Макрон призвал Китай сотрудничать с Европой для установления мира в Украине 37:15 Генсек НАТО Рютте: Путину придется пойти на компромисс в мирном договоре 43:17 ЕС планирует отказаться от импорта российского газа до 2028 года 46:00 Трамп: США больше "не вовлечены финансово" в войну России против Украины – Петр Кульпа 01:04:46 "Пункты несокрушимости": как Чернигов выживает под обстрелами 01:08:17 За объявлениями о работе скрываются вербовщики диверсантов в Польше и Украине 01:20:43 Путин грозит отрезать Украину от Черного моря и атаковать иностранные суда в портах 01:34:10 Новости кратко 01:43:32 Бывший главред "Эха Москвы" рассказал, почему Лавров пропал из публичного пространства 01:44:27 Российские военные доложили Путину о "полной оккупации" Покровска и Волчанска 01:49:06 Заявления и манипуляции Путина Фото: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images "Белсат", на частоте которого вещает "Вот Так", признан в РФ "нежелательной организацией". За распространение наших материалов в России могут грозить репрессии со стороны властей. Однако смотреть наши программы безопасно. Сайт – https://vot-tak.tv Чат-бот для связи – https://t.me/TestVTAK_bot Почта – vot-tak@tvp.pl Наши каналы: ВОТ ТАК – https://bit.ly/3eW1R5G ВОТ ТАК SHORTS – https://bit.ly/3zqRfWa ВОТ ТАК NOW – https://bit.ly/3HHsSGH Наши соцсети: Telegram "Вот Так" – https://bit.ly/3ZzvQci Telegram "Вот Так. Эксклюзивы” – https://bit.ly/3BRBRqW Telegram "Вот Так. Эфиры" – https://bit.ly/3QyHU88 Instagram – https://bit.ly/44ZHaOl Facebook “Вот Так” – https://bit.ly/4exhugK Facebook "Вот Так. Moldova" – https://bit.ly/480O76r X – https://bit.ly/3uXZRjZ TikTok – https://bit.ly/3ZvxiMK Treads – https://bit.ly/47xabDu #новости #политика #Россия
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December 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Earlier in December, Putin threatened to cut Ukraine off from the sea — but what does that actually mean? SIPRI maritime law expert Pierre Thévenin explains: bit.ly/3MhpTwc
Can the growth trend in 🇰🇷South Korea’s arms industry last?
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
December 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Can the growth trend in 🇰🇷South Korea’s arms industry last?
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
Global efforts to decarbonize energy systems are reshaping patterns of power, dependence and vulnerability.
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Global efforts to decarbonize energy systems are reshaping patterns of power, dependence and vulnerability.
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
On Monday, SIPRI's Simone Bunse was the opening speaker after the presentation of the 20th anniversary edition of the Global Hunger Index (#GHI2025), at an event hosted by Welthungerhilfe at the German Permanent Representation to the EU.
Explore the GHI➡️ www.globalhungerindex.org/ranking.html
Explore the GHI➡️ www.globalhungerindex.org/ranking.html
Global Hunger Index Scores by 2025 GHI Rank
Note: As always, rankings and index scores from this table cannot be accurately compared to rankings and index scores from previous reports.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:18 AM
On Monday, SIPRI's Simone Bunse was the opening speaker after the presentation of the 20th anniversary edition of the Global Hunger Index (#GHI2025), at an event hosted by Welthungerhilfe at the German Permanent Representation to the EU.
Explore the GHI➡️ www.globalhungerindex.org/ranking.html
Explore the GHI➡️ www.globalhungerindex.org/ranking.html
On 26 November, SIPRI, @rodakorset.bsky.social and the Ukrainian Red Cross Society held a roundtable to discuss the future of principled humanitarian action in an increasingly contested operating environment.
Read more: bit.ly/3KkEjer
Read more: bit.ly/3KkEjer
SIPRI and Red Cross convene roundtable on humanitarian action
SIPRI, the Swedish Red Cross Society and the Ukrainian Red Cross Society held a roundtable to discuss the future of principled humanitarian action in an increasingly contested operating environment.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
On 26 November, SIPRI, @rodakorset.bsky.social and the Ukrainian Red Cross Society held a roundtable to discuss the future of principled humanitarian action in an increasingly contested operating environment.
Read more: bit.ly/3KkEjer
Read more: bit.ly/3KkEjer
Ahead of the 7th Session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention this week, SIPRI launches 2 papers that explore how emerging technologies can support and strengthen the biological weapons prohibition regime
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/IWTT6068
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609
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🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ahead of the 7th Session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention this week, SIPRI launches 2 papers that explore how emerging technologies can support and strengthen the biological weapons prohibition regime
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/IWTT6068
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/IWTT6068
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609
This new topical backgrounder by Jade Guiberteau Ricard, Giovanna Maletta and Dr Benjamin Zala examines recent developments related to China's controls on exports of #CriticalMinerals and their implications on #ArmsIndustry supply chains, with a focus on #Australia ➡️ bit.ly/4oxpwuV
The politicization of export controls and its impacts on arms industry supply chains: The case of Australia
This backgrounder examines recent developments related to China's controls on exports of critical minerals and their implications on arms industry supply chains, with a focus on Australia.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This new topical backgrounder by Jade Guiberteau Ricard, Giovanna Maletta and Dr Benjamin Zala examines recent developments related to China's controls on exports of #CriticalMinerals and their implications on #ArmsIndustry supply chains, with a focus on #Australia ➡️ bit.ly/4oxpwuV
SIPRI Associate Senior Researcher Petr Topychkanov
quoted in this article by @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
quoted in this article by @theguardian.com:
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Putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for Russia and India
The Russian president’s Delhi visit gives him a chance to reduce Moscow’s isolation but both countries need each other to negotiate Trump’s America and a powerful China
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December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
SIPRI Associate Senior Researcher Petr Topychkanov
quoted in this article by @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
quoted in this article by @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...