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Arab Spring redefines conflict; 'fewer but newer' nuclear weapons; peacekeeping numbers plateau—new SIPRI Yearbook out now

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2012, which assesses the current state of international security, armaments and disarmament.
 

World military spending levels out after 13 years of increases, says SIPRI

China defines itself as a ‘near-arctic state’, says SIPRI

Increased military capabilities in the Arctic reflect border demarcations, says SIPRI

Rise in international arms transfers is driven by Asian demand, says SIPRI

SIPRI opens new North American Research Center

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) announces the establishment of SIPRI North America, a new SIPRI research center based in Washington, DC.

Business as usual for top arms producers despite slowdown in arms sales, says SIPRI

Most ships involved in arms and drugs trafficking are based in world’s richest countries, says SIPRI

Question marks remain over military spending and arms acquisitions in Latin America, says SIPRI

Off-budget spending and secrecy are limiting the democratic accountability of the military sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. This comes at a time when military spending is rising rapidly in the region.