What does the reported attack on Diego Garcia tell us about Iran’s missile capabilities? In this Q&A, #SIPRI expert Markus Schiller explains what we can glean from the limited information available.

Read the Q&A ➡️ bit.ly/4c1gzFU

SIPRI expert informs Arms Trade Treaty working group SIPRI Researcher Lauriane Héau delivered a presentation at the Arms Trade Treaty working group meetings held in Geneva on 16–19 March.

On 19 March, #SIPRI Researcher Lauriane Héau delivered a presentation at the Arms Trade Treaty ( #ATT ) working group meetings held in Geneva on 16–19 March, as part of the preparatory process for the 12th Conference of States Parties #CSP12

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Could Iran become a giant North Korea? If so, Middle East faces a future of endless crises

#SIPRI Director Karim Haggag shared insights with @asia.nikkei.com on the risks of increasing militarization and prolonged regional tensions in Iran, highlighting potential long-term security challenges.

Read more here: asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/co...

#Afghanistan faces severe climate vulnerability while being more exposed to extreme weather events and natural hazards than the global average. The latest climate, peace and security fact sheet by #SIPRI and @nupinytt.bsky.social provides recommended actions ➡️ bit.ly/41kIlZ6

🗓️ #Webinar: Join SIPRI on 15 April for an expert discussion on ‘Beyond Deadlock on the Korean Peninsula: Pathways for Dialogue and Regional Stability’.
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#KoreanPeninsula #RegionalSecurity #Peacebuilding #Geopolitics #ArmsControl

When do export controls apply to #AI algorithms, training data and models? Kolja Brockmann discusses how export controls currently apply to AI algorithms, training data and models and how exporters can approach the task of classification.

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#AI #ExportControls #SIPRI

📣 Final call to apply: #SIPRI and @eunpdc.bsky.social offer an intensive in-person course on how technological convergence and geopolitical competition are reshaping nuclear, chemical and biological risks.

🗓️ Last chance to apply by 13 April 2026
🔗 More info & application: bit.ly/4sq9aGi

#FactFriday ➡️ The five largest exporters of major arms in 2021–25 were 🇺🇸USA, 🇫🇷France, 🇷🇺Russia, 🇩🇪Germany and 🇨🇳China. Database: bit.ly/46x0h6E

Accurate, dependable information matters more than ever. Invest in the facts. Support #SIPRI: bit.ly/41bZVyB

#ArmsTransfers #GlobalArmsTrade #ArmsData

As the Russia–Ukraine War enters its fifth year, with few signs of an ending, SIPRI has published a paper that provides unique insights into Russia's military spending and budget for 2026.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4uZ46Lz

#MilitaryExpenditure #Ukraine #Russia #Peace #SIPRI

📣 Apply now: #SIPRI and the @eunpdc.bsky.social are offering an intensive, in-person course for graduate students and early-career professionals in technical or natural science disciplines.
🗓️ Apply by 13 April 2026
🔗 More info & application: bit.ly/3PYte53

What are maritime hybrid threats and why are they becoming more frequent, more complex, and increasingly difficult to address?
📺 Watch the latest SIPRI Conversations episode with Dr Jiayi Zhou to learn more: bit.ly/3NTprpb

#MaritimeSecurity #HybridThreats #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #SIPRI

Persistent tensions on the Korean Peninsula, large military forces, nuclear weapons, and doubts about US commitments risk dangerous escalation. Preventive measures are urgently needed.
Read the commentary by Tytti Erästö and Fei Su:
🔗 bit.ly/4sFUHXA

#KoreanPeninsula #NuclearTensions #SIPRI

🗓️ #Webinar: Join SIPRI on 15 April for an expert discussion on ‘Beyond Deadlock on the Korean Peninsula: Pathways for Dialogue and Regional Stability’.
Secure your spot ➡️ bit.ly/41GWpMs
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4m2RLlx

#KoreanPeninsula #RegionalSecurity #Peacebuilding #Geopolitics #ArmsControl

SIPRI to co-host intensive course on WMD non-proliferation and disarmament in June SIPRI and the EUNPDC are pleased to announce that they will host a course on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) non-proliferation and disarmament in an era of technological convergence.

📣 Apply now: #SIPRI and @eunpdc.bsky.social
will co-host an intensive, in-person course on WMD non-proliferation and #Disarmament in June.

🗓 23–25 June 2026
📍SIPRI, Stockholm
📭Apply by 10 April 2026

🔗 More info ➡️ sipri.org/news/2026/si...

#EUNPDC #NonProliferation #WMD #EarlyCareer #STEM

Attack on Bushehr nuclear plant could trigger 'radiation emergency' across the Gulf: Analysis YouTube video by Al Jazeera English

SIPRI Distinguished Associate Fellow and former @iaeaorg.bsky.social inspector Robert E. Kelley speaks with @aljazeera.com about the recent attacks on the #Bushehr nuclear power plant and their potential consequences for the region. Watch now: bit.ly/4ce9CS0

#IAEA #Iran #MiddleEast #SIPRI

What does the reported attack on Diego Garcia tell us about Iran’s missile capabilities? In this Q&A, SIPRI expert Markus Schiller explains what we can glean from the limited information available.

Read the Q&A ➡️ bit.ly/4c1gzFU

Today, 31 March, is the national day of giving in Sweden #90dagen

SIPRI’s 90-account with Svensk Insamlingskontroll safeguards its independence and ensures continued access to impartial, evidence-based global security insights

Read more (in Swedish): bit.ly/43Oipag
Support #SIPRI: donate.sipri.org

Smart green money must move to conflict zones New FDI tactics can lay the groundwork for stability and sustainable growth in today’s no-go areas

'Smart green money must move to conflict zones'—New article by SIPRI's Florian Krampe and Katongo Seyuba in fDi Intelligence: www.fdiintelligence.com/content/7a6b...

#SIPRI

As the Russia–Ukraine War enters its fifth year, with few signs of an ending, SIPRI has published a paper that provides unique insights into Russia's military spending and budget for 2026.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4uZ46Lz

#MilitaryExpenditure #Ukraine #Russia #Peace #SIPRI

Persistent tensions on the Korean Peninsula, large military forces, nuclear weapons, and doubts about US commitments risk dangerous escalation. Preventive measures are urgently needed.
Read the commentary by Tytti Erästö and Fei Su:
🔗 bit.ly/4sFUHXA

#KoreanPeninsula #NuclearTensions #SIPRI

To what extent have China🇨🇳, India🇮🇳 and the USA🇺🇸 integrated AI into their respective nuclear postures, norms and systems?
This paper from Lora Saalman carries out a systematic survey. Read it now ➡️ bit.ly/4sFa42x

#SIPRI

#FactFriday ➡️ The USA supplied major arms to 99 importers in 2021–25 and ranked among the top 3 suppliers for 76 of them.

Accurate, dependable information matters more than ever. Invest in the facts.
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#SIPRIData #SIPRI

The misguided quest for nuclear weapons in Nordic countries Nordic countries should not contribute to increasing the existential dangers that nuclear weapons already pose to European and global security.

New external article by Tytti Erästö, Vladislav Chernavskikh and Vitaly Fedchenko on extended nuclear deterrence arrangements for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists ➡️ thebulletin.org/2026/03/the-...

#SIPRI #Nordics #NuclearDeterrence #NuclearUmbrella #EuropeanSecurity

Good Practice Guide on Applying Export Controls to Transfers of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities This SIPRI good practice guide aims to support national efforts by PMP Code of Practice supporters by clarifying how export controls can be applied to CCICs and informing multilateral discussions on u...

Today, #SIPRI releases a new good practice guide by Mark Bromley and @koljabrockmann.bsky.social on how export controls can strengthen accountability and oversight of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities—while recognizing practical limits.
Read more: bit.ly/3O74F5j
#CyberSecurity #ExportControls

This paper by Gretchen Baldwin explores an often-overlooked dimension of the Women, Peace and Security ( #WPS ) agenda: the roles of men, boys, and masculinities in advancing sustainable peace.

Read it now ➡️ bit.ly/40tJzRm

#SIPRI #Peacebuilding #UNSCR1325 #WomenPeaceSecurity #GenderAndSecurity

The five largest exporters of major arms in 2021–25 were 🇺🇸USA, 🇫🇷France, 🇷🇺Russia, 🇩🇪Germany and 🇨🇳China.

The five largest recipients of major arms in 2021–25 were 🇺🇦Ukraine, 🇮🇳India, 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia, 🇶🇦Qatar and 🇵🇰Pakistan.

Read the fact sheet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/OSM...

#SIPRI

Geostrategic conditions on NATO’s new northern flank have evolved considerably in recent years. This #SIPRI publication by Barbara Kunz and Aino Esser informs about the various factors that might affect strategic stability in the High North and the Arctic.
Read it now ➡️ bit.ly/4bWbpuW

New data on international arms transfers, Russian military budget, imported arms in the Iran war and more in the March issue of the SIPRI Update newsletter ➡️ bit.ly/4t7zntV
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#SIPRI #ArmsTrade #MilitarySpending #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #Development

How could artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technology support key functions of the biological weapons prohibition regime?
Find out more in this paper by Miranda Smith, Kolja Brockmann and Mark Bromley ➡️ bit.ly/3NNcLjt

#SIPRI #AI #BWC #BiologicalWeapons #ExportControls #EmergingTech

In the latest episode of #Geopodden, SIPRI Deputy Director Charlotta Sparre discusses why several Middle Eastern states are stepping up as mediators in both regional and global conflicts, and what’s driving this shift.

🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/24vi...