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SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.
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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.
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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.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPWuIe
January 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPWuIe
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.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPWuIe
#Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine has reshaped Europe’s security landscape. How should Europe manage the risks of inadvertent escalation in the #BalticSea and the #Arctic? This #SIPRI essay argues for strengthened risk-reduction measures in Northern Europe.
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
#Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine has reshaped Europe’s security landscape. How should Europe manage the risks of inadvertent escalation in the #BalticSea and the #Arctic? This #SIPRI essay argues for strengthened risk-reduction measures in Northern Europe.
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
January 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Communities in the disputed #Abyei territory largely depend on climate-sensitive livelihoods such as cattle herding, farming and seasonal migration. This #SIPRI @nupinytt.bsky.social Fact Sheet shows how climate issues are deepening livelihood and security pressures in Abyei.
🌱 More: bit.ly/4qHS7yW
🌱 More: bit.ly/4qHS7yW
January 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Communities in the disputed #Abyei territory largely depend on climate-sensitive livelihoods such as cattle herding, farming and seasonal migration. This #SIPRI @nupinytt.bsky.social Fact Sheet shows how climate issues are deepening livelihood and security pressures in Abyei.
🌱 More: bit.ly/4qHS7yW
🌱 More: bit.ly/4qHS7yW
Which arms companies generated the highest revenues in 2024; and where are they based?
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
January 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Which arms companies generated the highest revenues in 2024; and where are they based?
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
Since 2020, #China has tightened export controls. As #Australia exports #rareearthminerals to China for processing and supports US efforts to counter these controls, what does the politicization of export controls mean for Australia’s arms industry supply chains?
Read more: bit.ly/4ps8pLd
Read more: bit.ly/4ps8pLd
January 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Since 2020, #China has tightened export controls. As #Australia exports #rareearthminerals to China for processing and supports US efforts to counter these controls, what does the politicization of export controls mean for Australia’s arms industry supply chains?
Read more: bit.ly/4ps8pLd
Read more: bit.ly/4ps8pLd
Research on emerging tech like #AI often focuses on risks. Few studies explore how these tools can reduce risk in the armament sector. This #SIPRI paper examines how emerging technologies are being used to reduce risks in the #biologicalweapons sphere.
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Research on emerging tech like #AI often focuses on risks. Few studies explore how these tools can reduce risk in the armament sector. This #SIPRI paper examines how emerging technologies are being used to reduce risks in the #biologicalweapons sphere.
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
China is increasingly recognised as a key actor in international #development. In this paper, #SIPRI researcher Jingdong Yuan analyses China’s development priorities and offers insight on the future of #China as an international donor.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
China is increasingly recognised as a key actor in international #development. In this paper, #SIPRI researcher Jingdong Yuan analyses China’s development priorities and offers insight on the future of #China as an international donor.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
The war in Ukraine is placing significant strain on the backup systems of the annexed Zaporizhzhia power plant. #SIPRI Vitaly Fedchenko addresses safety concerns surrounding the #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in this article for @newsweek.com
Article ➡️ www.newsweek.com/zaporizhzhia...
Article ➡️ www.newsweek.com/zaporizhzhia...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The war in Ukraine is placing significant strain on the backup systems of the annexed Zaporizhzhia power plant. #SIPRI Vitaly Fedchenko addresses safety concerns surrounding the #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in this article for @newsweek.com
Article ➡️ www.newsweek.com/zaporizhzhia...
Article ➡️ www.newsweek.com/zaporizhzhia...
In the wake of the pandemic, development aid has entered a new era. As democratic backsliding and tighter government restrictions spread, #civilsociety faces new challenges. This #SIPRI paper by @jvdlijn.bsky.social explores how actors can navigate restrictive environments.
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
In the wake of the pandemic, development aid has entered a new era. As democratic backsliding and tighter government restrictions spread, #civilsociety faces new challenges. This #SIPRI paper by @jvdlijn.bsky.social explores how actors can navigate restrictive environments.
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
The proposed $1.5 trillion #US military budget would mark a substantial increase in #defensespending. This New York Times article discusses the potential increase, and SIPRI data helps put it in global and historical perspective.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The proposed $1.5 trillion #US military budget would mark a substantial increase in #defensespending. This New York Times article discusses the potential increase, and SIPRI data helps put it in global and historical perspective.
Article ➡️ bit.ly/4jto3F3
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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.
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
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.
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/4aTGGQ4
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/4aTGGQ4
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.
Find out more: unidir.org/event/unidir...
Find out more: unidir.org/event/unidir...
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...
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#FreedomOfExpression #ShrinkingCivicSpace #CSOs #Democracy #HumanRights #ProtectCivicSpace
#FreedomOfExpression #ShrinkingCivicSpace #CSOs #Democracy #HumanRights #ProtectCivicSpace
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
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.
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
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.
More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
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.
More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
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.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
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
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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.
Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
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...