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#FactFriday ➡️ Peace operations personnel counts fell to their lowest point in 25 years at the end of 2025, according to the #SIPRI multilateral peace operations report. As #ConflictPeaceAndSecurityWeek wraps up, help support the facts ➡️ donate.sipri.org/cal/~my-dona... #Peacekeeping #UnitedNations
Peace processes became more coercive in 2025—according to the #SIPRIYearbook. As #peace operations decline in the face of exacerbating #conflict, #ConflictPeaceAndSecurityWeek highlights SIPRI’s latest analysis on global insecurity—and efforts to build a multilateral response. ➡️ bit.ly/4wT3APm
#FactFriday ➡️ 45% of Afghanistan's population is projected to require humanitarian assistance this year. As #PeaceAndDevelopmentWeek wraps up the need for pathways to sustainable peace is clearer than ever. Support SIPRI: ➡️ bit.ly/4wa9Z8Y For more @nupinytt.bsky.social 📊 bit.ly/4f7Fc6x
What is human security—and why does it matter? Human security works preventatively, tackling #conflict by treating structural causes. SIPRI's project with #GatesFoundation 'Development Aid as a Security Priority', highlights these efforts. ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/ROD... #PeaceAndDevelopmentWeek #SIPRI
Sustainable peace is necessary for lasting #development gains in conflict-affected settings. For #PeaceAndDevelopmentWeek SIPRI highlights ‘integrated peacebuilding.’ For more read the #STHLMForum workshop policy brief, organised jointly with @giz.de, #ISSAfrica, #WorldBankGroup ➡️ bit.ly/4vynbDs
From environmental warfare to an environment of peace Over the past four decades, environmental security has undergone a revolution. But just how much has the landscape shifted? #SIPRI takes a trip into our archives 📜 to find out. For more ➡️ bit.ly/4bjEfWl #PeaceAndDevelopmentWeek #ClimateChange
Lasting peace requires understanding the root causes of conflict. This #PeaceAndDevelopmentWeek #SIPRI revises its research into the drivers of global insecurity—and pathways to a sustainable peace. For SIPRI’s work so far: ➡️ bit.ly/4f3pgks #ClimateChange #Environment #Governance #Peace
Been too busy to keep up? This summer SIPRI’s doing your revision for you. Introducing Focus Weeks, join #SIPRI to reflect on this year’s key insights across the institute's three major research themes: 🟢 #Peace and #Development 🟠 Peace, #Security and #Conflict 🟣 #Armament and #Disarmament
📣 #VacancyAlert: #SIPRI is seeking Research Assistants within the field of Armament and Disarmament to support our programmes in Military Expenditure and Arms Production, Dual-use and Arms Trade Control, and Governance of AI 📆 Deadline: 26/07/2026 🔗 Apply here: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I021/169...
Although the agreement now looks fragile, the wording of one critical paragraph of the #IslamabadMemorandum suggests the USA might allow Iran to restrict freedom of navigation in the #StraitofHormuz permanently as part of a final peace treaty, with repercussions beyond the Gulf. ➡️ bit.ly/44Hrm4I
Today, SIPRI releases a new paper by Kevin Steeves, @jvdlijn.bsky.social , Abel Gbala, Dr Marina Caparini and Gretchen Baldwin that focuses on the #SecuritySectorReform aspects of exit strategies and transitions by multilateral peace operations ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/HJGB6649 #UNPeacekeeping
Global military spending rose again in 2025 as states responded to another year of wars, uncertainty and geopolitical upheaval with large-scale armament drives. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3QWVcOW
#FactFriday ➡️ The 9 nuclear-armed states—🇺🇸🇷🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇳🇮🇳🇵🇰🇰🇵🇮🇱—continued programmes to modernize and enhance their nuclear arsenals in 2025, and most deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems during the year. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4dNSkNx
How does the unilateral and coercive use of export controls jeopardize the multilateral export control regimes? This backgrounder identifies steps to strengthen the multilateral regimes, even in times of heightened geopolitical tension ➡️ bit.ly/4vOmsyl
All of the top 10 contributors of military and police personnel to multilateral peaceops were states in the Global South. Uganda 🇺🇬 became the top contributor of military personnel. Rwanda 🇷🇼 was the top contributor of police personnel. Read the press release ➡️ bit.ly/4uo2ES9
🇪🇺 Military assistance has become a key part of the EU’s approach to peace and security. Today, SIPRI releases three fact sheets mapping military assistance provided by the EU and other external actors across the broader European neighbourhood. #SIPRI #EU #Security #MilitaryAssistance
Military procurement connects a military’s strategic needs with its capabilities — but it’s also a way for states to fulfill political and legal commitments. This #SIPRI report explores how procurement can support responsible military AI ➡️ bit.ly/4rBpMuV #MilitaryAI #ArtificialIntelligence
From deadlock to dialogue on the Korean Peninsula: This topical backgrounder explores whether it is time to revisit the idea of North East Asian regional security talks. Read it now ➡️ bit.ly/47QdKGz
The nine nuclear-armed states—🇺🇸🇷🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇳🇮🇳🇵🇰🇰🇵🇮🇱— continued programmes to modernize and enhance their nuclear arsenals in 2025, and most deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems during the year. Learn mor️e ➡️ bit.ly/4dNSkNx
On 4–5 June, SIPRI hosted a workshop exploring the intersection of space and nuclear issues, examining how emerging uncertainties could shape escalation pathways and affect European security. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4efL8Kl #SpaceSecurity #NuclearStrategy #EuropeanSecurity #SIPRI #SpaceNuclearNexus
At the launch of SIPRI Yearbook 2026 in the Swedish Parliament, SIPRI expert Nivedita Raju discussed some of the most pressing global security challenges, and the centrality of the space domain to contemporary warfare. 🟥 Watch the full livestream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dicl...
How can infrastructure for peace (I4P) be implemented in Syria and Lebanon? A new #SIPRI paper by Alaa Tartir and Bilal Salaymeh offers policy recommendations for governments, civil society and international organizations. Read it now ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/FVQ...
What steps that could be taken to preserve and strengthen multilateral export control regimes, even in times of heightened geopolitical tension? Find out in the latest #SIPRI backgrounder by Dr Mark Bromley and Giovanna Maletta ➡️ bit.ly/4vOmsyl
Global military expenditure increased to $2887 billion in 2025, the 11th year of consecutive rises, bringing the global military burden—military expenditure as a share of GDP—to 2.5%, its highest level since 2009. Press release ➡️ bit.ly/3QWVcOW Key developments ➡️ bit.ly/48ZAEeX
Escalation pathways, including to nuclear use, are becoming more complex, unpredictable and numerous. #SIPRI ’s Wilfred Wan examines how multidomain operations are reshaping strategic stability—and what steps could help reduce risk. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4c2ZWLI #StrategicStability #SIPRI
#FactFriday ➡️ The 9 nuclear-armed states—🇺🇸🇷🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇳🇮🇳🇵🇰🇰🇵🇮🇱—together possessed an estimated 12 187 warheads in January 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/4dNSkNx Accurate, dependable information matters more than ever. Invest in the facts. Support #SIPRI: donate.sipri.org
Earlier this week, SIPRI launched its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security. Download the summary of #SIPRIYearbook 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/4um0jXh #SIPRIYearbook2026 #NuclearWeapons #ArmsControl #NuclearRisk #Disarmament