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This backgrounder by Professor Julian Cooper examines what the draft budget reveals about Russia’s military spending intentions in the next three years. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/9yS91X7D4r

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The use of AI in targeting has reignited old debates about how international humanitarian law applies to the military AI industry’s involvement in armed conflict. This backgrounder by Marta Bo and @Laura_Bruun_ aims to shed some light on three of the most commonly asked questions.
Read it now ➡️ https://t.co/YZKk7709S7

#MilitaryAI #ResponsibleAI #Peace #IHL

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#SIPRI60 │ 60 years of SIPRI research
What does the global arms trade reveal about peace and security? Tracking international arms transfers and the world’s largest arms producers has been a core element of SIPRI’s research since its founding, shedding light on the political, economic and strategic implications.

Learn more about SIPRI’s work on the global arms trade here: 🔗 https://t.co/lXYdJEi8Vi

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#FactFriday ➡️ Global military expenditure increased to $2887 billion in 2025, the 11th year of consecutive rises.

Accurate, dependable information matters more than ever. Invest in the facts. Support SIPRI: https://t.co/nNcLp0iBSb

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All SIPRI publications from its regular series in 2025 and 2026 are now available in full-text HTML—no downloads required. Readers can access them directly in their browser, wherever they are.

Explore SIPRI publications ➡️ https://t.co/ibPQ6BrjOq

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How can we break free from a system in which conflict appears rational and peace unrealistic? The #SthlmForum's closing plenary will explore this question. Stream the session on 4 November at the link below.

📅 4 November, 16.15–17.30 CET
🔴 Watch live: https://t.co/eJH6J9ObX8

The 2026 Stockholm Forum is hosted by SIPRI, co-convened with @FBAFolke and with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency @Sida.

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📣Mark your calendar!
After the rupture: What now? The #SthlmForum opening plenary explores the current rupture in the multilateral order and whether it creates an opportunity to rethink.

📅 3 November, 9.15–10.45 CET
🔴 Watch live: https://t.co/XZSdUcrfEv

The 2026 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development is hosted by SIPRI, co-convened with @FBAFolke and with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency @Sida.

#Peace #Development #Peacebuilding #Dialogue #SthlmForum #SIPRI

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Europe faces impending instability at the space–nuclear nexus in today’s changing strategic environment. Read more about
how European states are responding to these strategic shifts ➡️ https://t.co/g46q0dSgiW

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📣 SIPRI Yearbook 2026 summary now available in 14 languages. As part of SIPRI’s efforts to counter disinformation, the summary of SIPRI Yearbook 2026 is now available in English, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Ukrainian.

Translations available here ➡️ https://t.co/kt2xP7d56c

SIPRI is grateful to its translation partners: the Centre for Arab Unity Studies (Arabic), @Vredesinstituut (Dutch), @FundiPau (Catalan and Spanish), Bruno Martini (Portuguese), PEACEMOMO (Korean), the @RazumkovC (Ukrainian Centre for Economic and Political Studies) (Ukrainian), @Twai_Torino (Italian) and @waseda_univ Tago Laboratory (Japanese).

#SIPRIYearbook #SIPRI #2026Yearbook

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How can European countries prevent cheap drone interference from becoming a normalized instrument of pressure against Europe?
Read the latest #EUNPDC paper by @DominiKunertova
➡️ https://t.co/ttBzgpWRie

@BelferCenter @EU_NonProlif #Drones

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🚁 Drone proliferation: Is Europe’s security governance keeping pace with the evolving threat?

Russia’s war against Ukraine has accelerated the development and proliferation of low-cost, dual-use drone technologies, creating new challenges for European security, arms control and non-proliferation.

But strengthening counter-drone defences alone is not enough.

📄 In the latest EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Paper (No. 102), “Countering Drone Proliferation from Russia’s War Against Ukraine: Implications for Arms Control and Security Governance”, @DominiKunertova, (@BelferCenter, @prcprague, @AtlanticCouncil), examines the growing security implications of drone proliferation.

🔎 The paper identifies three key challenges requiring greater attention:

- Arms trade regulations: Existing reporting and transparency mechanisms have struggled to keep pace with the emergence of new lethal drone technologies.
- Airspace governance: Drone incursions, ambiguous attribution and inadequate coordination increase the risks of miscalculation and escalation.
- Dual-use export controls: Opaque supply chains and sanctions evasion facilitate the illicit proliferation of drone technologies.

💡 The author outlines policy recommendations for the EU and European governments to strengthen arms transfer transparency, improve airspace governance and close gaps in dual-use export controls.

📖 Read the full paper: https://t.co/zsxJN2gKkS

#EUNPDC #DroneProliferation #ArmsControl #NonProliferation #EuropeanSecurity #Ukraine #Disarmament

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How can defence institutions integrate #WPS commitments concretely within their budgeting cycles? Read the latest partner publication by @gretchenbaldwin:
➡️ https://t.co/xYE8pLMAnh

@DCAF_Geneva @SwedenUN @JairvdLijn #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #WPS #WPSAgenda

This policy brief was written as part of a DCAF programme to mark the 25th anniversary of the adoption of #UNSCR1325.

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📣 Apply now: Online course on WMD non-proliferation and disarmament

🗓️ 30 November to 3 December 2026
📍Online, in English

🔗 Read more and apply by 26 October 2026 here:
https://t.co/Bn9Odl1RT0

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Did you miss this recent #SIPRI webinar on managing export controls for quantum computing?

📺Watch it here: https://t.co/T0BciymtPr

#Quantum #ExportControls

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📣 #InternshipOpportunity: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) seeks two interns for its communications team.

🗓️ Deadline to apply: 25 October 2026
🔗 Read more and apply here: https://t.co/FnRPZnqTze

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As the 26th anniversary of the adoption of @UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security approaches on 31 October, progress towards increasing women’s representation in multilateral peace operations remains uneven. 
This new overview by @claudiapfeiferc and Lucas Wiktorsson examines women’s representation in UN peace operations, European Union Common Security and Defence Policy #CSDP missions and operations, and @OSCE ield operations. 
Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/VwyxPUkmJO

@UNPeacekeeping @UN_Women @JairvdLijn @gretchenbaldwin #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #UNSCR1325 #Peacekeeping #EUCSDP @eu_eeas #WPSAgenda

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This #SIPRI backgrounder examines what the draft budget reveals about Russia’s military spending intentions in the next three years. Read it now ➡️ https://t.co/JXFM938F83
#MilitaryExpenditure

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Strengthening evidence of what works has become a strategic priority for donors. This policy brief documents key lessons and recommendations for actors working across humanitarian, #development and #peacebuilding efforts in the #Sahel.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/diPhbS3pTW

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What builds social cohesion in the Sahel?

Evidence points to integrated resilience investments. With SIPRI researcher Dr. Simone Bunse, partners explored how locally led, multisectoral programming strengthens communities and supports resilient development and lasting stability.

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‘The increasing reliance on EBOBMs is one way in which two very concerning trends—the weakening of democratic controls and rising insecurity—can be mutually reinforcing. Strengthening the role of parliaments in overseeing military budgets can be an entry point to control this potentially dangerous interaction’—Read more 🔗 https://t.co/AoarTyGlEW

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Strengthening the military capabilities of EU🇪🇺 partner states, including by providing weapons, has become an important element of the EU’s approach to peace and security over the past 5 years. Earlier this year, SIPRI released three publications that map military assistance provided by the EU and other external actors to states in the broader European neighbourhood.

Read the fact sheet on:
The EU’s Southern Neighbourhood: https://t.co/x07aL2kRtB
West Africa: https://t.co/4kc6r1g5y2
The EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood: https://t.co/MYD1u1lMmA