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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 02/10/2026

#FactFriday ➡️ As of 31 Dec. 2025, 78 633 international personnel were deployed with peace operations, 49% fewer than in 2016 and the lowest level since at least the year 2000 ➡️ www.sipri.org/media/press-...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 01/10/2026

Climate change-related stressors in the Lake Chad region contribute to existing tension and conflict between different communities by exacerbating scarcity of natural resources, including land, water and food. Learn more here ⬇️ www.sipri.org/publications... #ClimateChange #ClimateRisks

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 30/09/2026

What is the European Biotech Act? In this Q&A, Dr Miranda Smith answers this question and discssues the new biosecurity risks emerging in the era of rapidly developing AI. Read it now here ➡️ www.sipri.org/commentary/t...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 28/09/2026

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 gross domestic product (GDP)—to 2.5%, its highest level since 2009. Learn more ➡️ www.sipri.org/media/press-...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 23/09/2026

Ahead of #WPS month in October, revisit this #SIPRI paper published earlier this year. The paper explores how men and boys can be considered in the WPS agenda’s implementation beyond simply ‘adding men and stirring’. Learn more here ⬇️ www.sipri.org/publications...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 22/09/2026

How do rising military spending and exceptional funding mechanisms challenge parliamentary oversight? Read the latest SIPRI essay by Dr Diego Lopes, Dr Hans Born and Dr Dawn Lui: www.sipri.org/commentary/e... #SIPRI #UnitedNations #UNODA #MilitaryExpenditures

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 21/09/2026

What does responsible military AI look like in practice, and how can procurement processes help make it a reality? This report examines the intersection of military procurement and responsible military AI. Read it now ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/YOL... #SIPRI #MilitaryAI #PoliticalCommitments

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 17/09/2026

SIPRI’s data visualizations page brings together a selection of graphics, maps and charts that depict trends emerging from the institute’s major data launches. Explore SIPRI’s data visualizations now ➡️ www.sipri.org/news/2026/ex...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 16/09/2026

This good practice guide outlines how export controls can be used to improve accountability and oversight of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities while acknowledging the practical challenges that limit their effectiveness. Read it now ➡️ www.sipri.org/publications...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 15/09/2026

Quantum technologies are moving rapidly from the lab to real-world defence and security applications, reshaping how information is sensed, shared, and secured. Find out more ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/ZVT... #Quantum #EmergingTech #SIPRI

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 14/09/2026

#SIPRI60 │ 60 years of SIPRI research How can #AI be governed responsibly? SIPRI has been studying the applications of advanced computing in weapons and arms control since 1987. Read more about it here: www.sipri.org/research/arm... #ResponsibleAI #MilitaryAI #EmergingTech

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 11/09/2026

Featuring: - Opening remarks from Knut Vollebaek and Michele Valensise - Keynote speech by former UNDP Administrator @achimsteiner.bsky.social - A panel moderated by #SIPRI's Charlotta Sparre with Maurizio Canfora, Cristina Monti, @roderickp.bsky.social and Nicoletta Pirozzi

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 11/09/2026

#FactFriday ➡️ The top three military spenders—the USA, China and Russia—spent a combined total of $1480 billion, or 51% of the global total in 2025. Learn more: www.sipri.org/publications... #SIPRI#MilitaryExpenditure

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 08/09/2026

This new policy brief distils key lessons from SIPRI’s publication From Silos to Synergies to contribute to more coherent, adaptive and effective approaches to resilience, peacebuilding and nexus programming. ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/FMMC5735 @bmz.de @giz.de @unicef.org @wfp.org

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 28/08/2026

#FactFriday ➡️ Israel 🇮🇱 supplied major arms to 47 states between 2021-2025, 23 of which were states in Europe 🇪🇺 See for yourself at the #SIPRI Arms Transfers Database 📊 www.sipri.org/databases/ar... Help support the facts ➡️ donate.sipri.org/cal/~my-dona... #Israel #EuropeanUnion #ArmsTransfers

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 26/08/2026

Quantum technologies are moving rapidly from the lab to real-world defence and security applications, reshaping how information is sensed, shared, and secured. Learn more in this report ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/ZVT... #Quantum #EmergingTech #SIPRI #Defence #Information

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 25/08/2026

How does the increase in dual-use by design research blur the traditional distinction between publicly funded civilian and military research in Europe? Find out here ➡️ bit.ly/43kYiiJ #DualUse #Military #SIPRI

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 24/08/2026

#SIPRI60 │ 60 years of SIPRI research How should the trade-off between national security and the need to verify progress in nuclear disarmament be managed? Since SIPRI’s founding in 1966, one of the Institute’s main tasks has been to promote greater transparency in global nuclear armaments.

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 14/08/2026

#FactFriday ➡️ In 2025, the top 10 contributors of both military and police personnel to multilateral peace operations were states in the #GlobalSouth, 8/10 of are located in #sub-SaharanAfrica 🌍 For the full MPO fact sheet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/WDY... #PeaceOperations #UnitedNations

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 12/08/2026

Can European defence go independent from the US? Amidst the instability of the #Trump administration, Europe 🇪🇺 is increasingly choosing to phase out American 🇺🇸 weapons systems. #SIPRI senior researcher, Pieter Wezeman, gives his commentary for @svtnyheter.bsky.social Rapport 🎥 bit.ly/4wlz144

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 10/08/2026

#SIPRI60 │ 60 years of SIPRI research Is outer space becoming the next battlefield? Today, as #space technology grows more entangled with security and #defence, this question is more relevant than ever. Learn more about SIPRI’s work on space security here ➡️ bit.ly/4xIwP87

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 07/08/2026

#FactFriday ➡️ Europe's arms imports increased by 210% in 2021-2025, more than trebling imports from 2016-2020. For the full report 📊 doi.org/10.55163/OSM... Accurate, dependable information matters more than ever. Invest in the facts. Support SIPRI: donate.sipri.org #ArmsTransfers #Europe #Imports

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 05/08/2026

At the launch of SIPRI Yearbook 2026 in the Swedish Parliament in June, #SIPRI expert Sibylle Bauer discussed the increasing focus on nuclear weapons amid heightened escalation risks and the role of arms controls. Watch the full discussion ➡️ youtu.be/DiclQcSF71I #NuclearWeapons #WMDs #ArmsControls

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 31/07/2026

Thank you for having followed along over the past three weeks and as the summer wraps up, keep out an eye for our working going into the rest of the year. And as always, for more from SIPRI head to the homepage ➡️ www.sipri.org

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 31/07/2026

🟣 31/07: #FactFriday looked towards global military spending, a $2887 billion increase in 2025 brought the global military burden—military expenditure as a share of GDP—to 2.5%. 🧵 5/6

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 31/07/2026

🟣 29/07: What are Export Controls and how can they be used as a tool in multilateral cooperation? Thursday highlighted SIPRI’s latest backgrounder on maintaining multilateral export controls in an era of geopolitical competition. 🧵 3/6

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 31/07/2026

🟣 28/07: Been in a summer reading slump? SIPRI’s AI Governance Reading List is the perfect refresher to bring you back up to date. 🧵 2/6

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 31/07/2026

SIPRI’s final Focus Week #ArmamentAndDisarmamentWeek brings the summer series to an end. This week highlighted SIPRI’s work on armament and disarmament, identifying the most important symptoms of insecurity—and efforts to control them. Here’s what happened: 🧵 1/6

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 31/07/2026

#FactFriday ➡️ Global #military spending increased to $2887 billion in 2025, bringing the global military burden—military expenditure as a share of GDP—to 2.5%. Accurate, dependable information matters more than ever. Invest in the facts. Support SIPRI: donate.sipri.org #Armament #Disarmament

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 30/07/2026

Looking to deepen your knowledge on the EU’s 🇪🇺 non-proliferation and disarmament agenda? @eunpdc.bsky.social's eLearning Course provides a comprehensive introduction for anyone interested in: 🟣 Arms control 🟣 Non-proliferation & disarmament 🟣 Conventional & unconventional weapons ➡️ bit.ly/3ToEtpe

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 29/07/2026

Can multilateral cooperation on export controls be sustained in an era of geopolitical competition? In response to last month's G7 meeting, this backgrounder examines the role of multilateral export control regimes in combating proliferation. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4vOmsyl #ArmamentAndDisarmamentWeek

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 28/07/2026

Need an #AI refresher? As an early mover in #AIGovernance, SIPRI has you covered. Explore these recent publications to get back up to speed ⬇️ #ArmamentAndDisarmamentWeek #ArtificialIntelligence 🧵 1/6

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 28/07/2026

Growing uncertainty around US 🇺🇸 reliability as an arms supplier is prompting European 🇪🇺 countries to look elsewhere. #SIPRI Researcher Pieter Wezeman talked to @svtnyheter.bsky.social Jonas Löfvenberg about the USA's shifting role in the global arms market. 📺 Watch now: www.svt.se/nyheter/utri...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 27/07/2026

For the 11th consecutive year, global military spending has hit record numbers. #ArmamentAndDisarmamentWeek highlights SIPRI’s research on military spending, arms production and trade, emerging technologies and weapons of mass destruction. #ArmsTransfers #WMDs #Milex #GovAI #DualUse

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 24/07/2026

Keep an eye for next weeks’ focus across SIPRI’s channels on LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook. More on conflict, peace and security: 🔗 sipri.org/research/con...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 24/07/2026

#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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 23/07/2026

The #US’ 🇺🇸 growing military presence in the #Arctic could recreate a #Russia - #NATO Cuban Missile Crisis, analysts warn. #SIPRI takes a look at how this might affect strategic stability in the High North and the Arctic. Learn more ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/AZH... #PeaceSecurityAndConflictWeek

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 20/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 17/07/2026

#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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 16/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 15/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 14/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 13/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 13/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 08/07/2026

📣 #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...

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 02/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 01/07/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 29/06/2026

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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 26/06/2026

#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

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 26/06/2026

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

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