All 9 nuclear-armed states are modernizing. Some are expanding. What does this mean for global security? 🔎 Dive into the data via SVT Nyheter (Jonas Olsson and Martin Hedström) & #SIPRI: svt.se/datajournalist… #SIPRIYearbook #NuclearWeapons #WorldNuclearForces #Yearbook2025

There’s a real potential for more cooperation in the EuroMediterranean area, including on governance and security. #EuroMedSurvey #NewPact for the #Mediterranean

Here’s a link on my recent paper on the New Pact for the Mediterranean that points to the need to: 🔹 Acknowledge past shortcomings 🔹 Prioritize inclusive and comprehensive security 🔹 Invest in long-term, trust-based dialogue IEMed EuroMeSCo SIPRI

Here are some reflections on the recent #EuroMedSurvey Among other things I highlight the need for a holistic security approach as a “New Pact for the Mediterranean” will be developed IEMed EuroMeSCo SIPRI

European leaders’ responses to the recent Israeli and United States attacks against Iranian nuclear facilities have been striking for both their muted tone and their apparent acceptance of violations of international law. Read more in the latest #SIPRI Essay:

Don’t miss these interviews made in the margin of #SthlmForum with eminent experts and practitioners offering their insights into the current challenges facing conflict resolution and peacebuilding - among them the incredibly wonderful, inspiring and impactful Alaa Murabit, M.D

📣 #VacancyAlert: SIPRI is seeking a Management Assistant to join the Director’s Office in Solna (Stockholm), covering a parental leave for approximately 1 year, with possibility of extension. Rolling interviews, early applications are encouraged! 🔗 Apply here:

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Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states—🇺🇸🇷🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇳🇮🇳🇵🇰🇰🇵🇮🇱—continued intensive nuclear modernization programmes in 2024, upgrading existing weapons and adding newer versions. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/45TEl57 #SIPRI #Peace #NuclearWeapons #Hiroshima #Disarmament

21 years after the #Arab Human Development Report 2004 #AHDR warned of a deep #governance crisis,the region finds itself in a paradox: the report’s core diagnosis remains valid, but the institutional behavior of governance has entrenched the very deficits it sought to overcome

Inspiring conversation at SIPRI today on the centrality of a holistic security approach in addressing multilayered global challenges, with people centered approach & focus on prevention, resilience & long-term solutions. New ideas & partnerships needed .

The highlight of the week was visiting the Speaker of the Parliament Andreas Norlén Talman Andreas Norlén, together with SIPRI’s new director Karim Haggag.

Fascinating day in a workshop on “The New Era of Peacemaking: What’s Next for Arab Mediation?” Thanks Middle East Council on Global Affairs & CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation for bringing together a great and diverse group of experts to explore how regional efforts can complement the global peace-making system! SIPRI

SIPRI Deputy Director Charlotta Sparre spoke to Middle East Council on Global Affairs during a workshop on 'The New Era of Peacemaking: What’s Next for Arab Mediation?', which explored how regional efforts can complement the global peacemaking system and help fill critical gaps.

Warmest thanks dear Dr. Dalia Ghanem د.دالية غانم 🍉 for including me in this excellent dialogue meeting on #meditation in the Arab world. Great group of people, diverse perspectives, valuable insights and your brilliant moderation. Look forward to the continuation!

Co-moderated a panel this week on “Resolving conflicts in an insecure world “. Members of SIPRI’s impressive board discussed implications of growing global insecurity and shared reflections on pathways for peaceful #conflictresolution. Full house. Good engagement.

Today, SIPRI releases a new research policy paper by Katongo Seyuba and Florian Krampe exploring how businesses can foster climate resilience and peacebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Full paper 🔗 doi.org/10.55163/PDKN1… #ClimateSecurity #Peacebuilding

This year marks 25 years since UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security stressed the link between gender equality and international peace and security.  The statistics presented in the latest #SIPRI publication by Claudia Pfeifer Cruz and Abeer S. Ahmad aim

Yesterday, SIPRI was pleased to welcome members of the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the Swedish Parliament (Sveriges riksdag) for a discussion on key issues shaping peace and security in #Europe and beyond. The visit included a first session of exchanges on security

Today is the 80th anniversary of the United Nations 🇺🇳. Much has changed since 1946 and the #UN also needs to adapt. But UN has made a difference for millions of people around the 🌍 And if we didn’t have the UN, we would have to invent it ! Happy birthday to us all!