Research programmes
Armed Conflicts and Conflict Managements Programme
The study of violent conflicts has been a standing element of SIPRI’s work since its foundation in 1966 and the Armed Conflicts and Conflict Management Project provides the main forum in SIPRI for conflict-related research
Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Programme
The Arms Control and Non-proliferation Programme conducts research into issues of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and arms control, disarmament, proliferation and non-proliferation
Arms Transfers Programme
The programme's main task is maintaining the SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, which contains information on all international transfers of major conventional weapons since 1950.
China and Global Security Programme
China presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for global growth, security and stability, and it increasingly affects the interests of Europe and the international community at large
Euro-Atlantic Security Programme
The purpose of the programme is to study the current and emerging dimensions of the security processes, with a particular emphasis on the Euro-Atlantic and regional actors, and security institutions and mechanisms
Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme
The programme monitors, describes and analyses trends and developments in military expenditure and arms production world-wide
SIPRI Global Health and Security Programme
The objective of the SIPRI Global Health and Security Programme is to highlight global health policy as an integral part of foreign and security policy through research and outreach work. The programme combines SIPRI’s long-standing experience in international security policy with expertise in global health policy and governance, life sciences, sustainable development and foreign aid.
