Mathew George

Director, Arms Transfers Programme @SIPRIorg.

[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

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[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

60 years of facts. 60 years of independence.

In an era of global crisis, @SIPRIorg’s verified arms transfer data is a foundation for dialogue. We provide the clarity that governments often can’t.

Help us keep this data a global public good: https://t.co/73hDhBnxpO 🧵👇

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Last week, SIPRI’s @MathewG1307 was in Lucknow, India, to participate in a panel at the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (#ICCJW), on the theme 'Global Governance for a Sustainable Future in a Fractured World’. The conference was attended by 160 Chief Justices and legal experts from 52 countries. Dr George discussed SIPRI’s work to tackle mis/disinformation, including its work with the SIPRI databases.

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From stealth jets to missile systems, just five countries dominate the world's weapons exports, and the U.S. alone accounts for nearly 40%.
Russia, France, China, and Germany follow behind. But as Europe rearms and new players emerge, is the balance of power shifting?
Dive into the global race for weapons, and what it means for the future of conflict.
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Today, SIPRI was pleased to welcome Stockholm-based defence attachés for an engaging exchange on key global security issues. Discussions covered current trends in #ArmsTransfers, the #ArmsIndustry, and world #MilitaryExpenditure—offering insights into how these dynamics reflect shifting government priorities in an evolving geopolitical landscape.

#SIPRI #MilitarySpending #GlobalSecurity #DefenceDiplomacy

[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

Excited to share insights from our latest report, featured on #CGTNEurope!
Contact me or the #SIPRI team for expert analysis & collaboration. #PolicyResearch #InternationalRelations
https://t.co/WJKPzJcwwL

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The US remains the world’s dominant arms exporter, while European imports have soared. Explore the latest #SIPRI data in @dwnews .

🔗 https://t.co/xbU5L5RHl6

#GlobalSecurity #DefenseIndustry #ArmsTransfer

[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

While #Europe sees a rearmament surge, #Ukraine stands alone as the only European state in the #top10 of #global #arms importers, a list largely populated by states from #Asia and the #MiddleEast. More details in the #SIPRI factsheet #ArmsTrade #SIPRI

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

The five largest arms importers in 2020–24 were: 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇮🇳 India, 🇶🇦 Qatar, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, and 🇵🇰 Pakistan. Read the new SIPRI fact sheet on international arms transfers: https://t.co/x1ksmGTI2e

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Last week SIPRI's @MathewG1307 attended @UNIDIR's conference 'Building Bridges and Incubating Ideas for Stronger #ConflictPrevention'.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/OJyympatNT

#ArmsControl

[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

Excited to be participating in the UNIDIR conference!

I will be presenting @SIPRIorg 's Arms Transfers Database, showcasing how this invaluable resource can be used to identify emerging security threats and inform preventive diplomacy.

https://t.co/XZIMsZnPVm via @UNIDIR

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

Following the Hamas-led attack on #Israel on 7 October 2023, Israel launched a military campaign in #Gaza. How have some of the #Top10 #ArmsExporters responded?

Read more in SIPRI’s latest topical backgrounder ➡️ https://t.co/YbGzIVxcDM

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

SIPRI, in partnership with the @ME_Council, co-hosted a workshop on 8–9 September, where SIPRI’s @alaatartir, @jzyzhou, @MathewG1307, and @ASMorsy contributed to discussions on the evolving role of Asian countries in #MiddleEast security.

[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

The #US decision to lift its #ban on #selling offensive weapons to #Saudi Arabia was recently covered in The National News.

I had the opportunity to discuss with Kyle Fitzgerald. See the link for more.

https://t.co/axwqZfICZY

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

What are the trends and patterns in arms exports to #MENA countries? Join @SIPRIorg and @ArabCenterWDC for a webinar on the latest data on global arms trade trends.

🗓️ 23 July 2024
⏰16:00 CEST / 10AM ET

🎙️@Seharrison7, @Waleed_Hazbun, @z_hussain12345,
@marshall_shana, @tamarakharroub1

Register now➡️ https://t.co/L5W1fic1jz

[Mandeep Singh Tiwana @mandeep_tiwana1]

Excellent interview @MathewG1307 @SIPRIorg arms-exporting states are often directly or indirectly involved in conflicts or tensions affecting the states they supply arms to. Read @CIVICUSalliance https://t.co/zyJxIAvLEK

[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

Global arms trade can be confusing&opaque. It's another reason why @SIPRIorg works to disseminate data&insight on the arms trade through continuous&rigorous work undertaken everyday by amazing teams involved.Had a quick conversation with @CIVICUSalliance
https://t.co/IxFVGZZsOF

[Mathew George @MathewG1307]

A great session with loads of inputs, insights and great questions. A big thank you to the organizers and the panelists for their interventions and the conversations that followed.

[EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @EU_NonProlif]

@FRS_org @benhautecouve @eu_eeas @MichalKarczmarz The first session chaired by Mathew George from @SIPRIorg will look at current trends on global arms markets, with interventions from @kolofdjuti @Ester_Sab1 @Diederik_Cops

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@FRS_org @benhautecouve @eu_eeas @MichalKarczmarz @SIPRIorg @kolofdjuti @Ester_Sab1 @Diederik_Cops @LaurianeHE @EU_Commission @francediplo_EN @AnnaEMensah @Saferworld @AnnaKFerl @PRIF_org @UniHalle @IoanaPuscas1 @Geo4i4geoint With the concluding remarks from @benhautecouve @FRS_org and @MichalKarczmarz @eu_eeas, the 13th edition of the 🇪🇺 #EUNPDC Consultative Meeting comes to a close - thank you to speakers and participants for joining us to discuss key issues in #nonproliferation and #disarmament !

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“The New Dynamics of the Global Defense Industry and Their Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Reflections” panel meeting, with moderator @Evreki and speakers @ckasapoglu1, Osman Okyay & @MathewG1307 was held on May 29, 2024.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/V2VHgtdsFc

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Who were the main contributors of military personnel to multilateral #PeaceOperations in 2023?

1) India🇮🇳
2) Nepal🇳🇵
3) Uganda🇺🇬
4) Bangladesh🇧🇩
5) Ethiopia🇪🇹
6) Rwanda🇷🇼
7) Pakistan🇵🇰
8) Burundi🇧🇮
9) Kenya🇰🇪
10) Indonesia 🇮🇩

Explore the map ➡️ https://t.co/7Eth0y09mv
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