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Welcome to SIPRI
Established in 1966, SIPRI is an independent research institute focusing on international security, arms control, and disarmament. SIPRI has built its reputation on authoritative, balanced research, including its flagship publication, the SIPRI Yearbook. SIPRI was recently named as one of the world’s leading think tanks in the ‘Think Tank Index’ issued by the journal Foreign Policy. Read more about SIPRI >>News
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SIPRI Director Dr Bates Gill to witness for the House of Lords, UK
On June 25, Dr. Bates Gill, SIPRI Director, was invited to present testimony before the United Kingdom House of Lords Subcom-mittee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy on the issue of China-Europe relations. His appearance is part of a series of hearings held by the subcommittee on this issue in May and June 2009. Transcripts of the hearings can be found here >> Dr. Gill's remarks will be posted shortly. -
New Background Paper on Arms transfers to the Americas
SIPRI Researcher Mark Bromley
Arms transfers to the Americas, particularly to South America, have risen sharply in recent years. At the same time, a number of transparency and confidence-building measures have been developed in the Americas.
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New Handbook of Applied Biosecurity for Life Science Laboratories
SIPRI Senior Researcher Dr Peter Clevestig
Biosecurity covers a broad spectrum of potential risks and threats ranging from criminal activities to bioterrorism and espionage. This handbook—the first of its kind—focuses on laboratory-related activities and basic components of applied biosecurity that are relevant to all laboratory employees.
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Same air cargo companies deliver both humanitarian aid and weapons, says SIPRI
(Stockholm, 12 May 2009) Air cargo companies involved in illicit or destabilizing arms transfers to African conflict zones have also been repeatedly contracted to deliver humanitarian aid and support peacekeeping operations, according to a report released today.
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Launch of the SIPRI China and Global Security Programme
As China grows to become an increasingly critical player on the global stage, and particularly across a range of international security and foreign policy concerns, SIPRI is pleased to announce the establishment of it new programme on "China and Global Security."
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In Focus: SIPRI Yearbook launch
serves as a single authoritative and independent source to which politicians, diplomats and journalists can turn for an account of what has happened during the past year in armaments and arms control, armed conflicts and conflict resolution, security arrangements and disarmament. Click here to read more about the SIPRI Yearbook 2009 >>
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Databases
SIPRI Arms transfers data release
New data released on April 27 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveal a significant rise in arms transfers to the Middle East. There were also increases in arms deliveries to East Asia, the Caucasus and Pakistan. The USA remains the world’s largest exporter, followed by Russia and Germany. Access the completely updated data set and full background report, which is based on unbiased information gathered by the SIPRI Arms Transfers Programme. Read the press release here and in Swedish here. To book expert interviews, phone Kristofer at +46 8 655 9776 or Stephanie at +46 8 655 9747.
Activities
- SIPRI Deputy Director Daniel Nord participates in three events at the
Swedish week of Almedalen on Gotland. On the issues of inhumane
weapons, on conflict prevention in the Baltic States in the 1990's vs
Georgia in the 2000s and on exports of arms. To read more and
register for the events, click here.
- On 20th May, SIPRI Director Bates Gill traveled to Geneva to participate in a seminar on "Governing the Bomb: Domestic Control of Nuclear weapons in the 21st Century.
- 25th to 28th of May, SIPRI Director Bated Gill participated in a seminar on "GCSP and ITC on China, NE Asia and SE Asia".
