2010
15 Nov 2010: Secrecy in nuclear weapon governance persists—even in open societies, says SIPRI and DCAF
(Stockholm/Geneva, 15 November 2010)—A clear and widespread deficit of democratic oversight and accountability exists across the entire nuclear weapon life cycle, even in open and democratic societies, according to Governing the Bomb, a new joint publication by SIPRI and DCAF launched today at the United Nations in Geneva. While the management of most countries’ nuclear arsenal has evolved to include a wider range of democratic mechanisms, secrecy prevails. The book concludes that only greater oversight, transparency and accountability can pave the way for future non-use and disarmament of nuclear weapons.
10 Nov 2010: Potetially destabilizing combat aircraft dominate international arms transfers, says SIPRI
(Stockholm, 10 November 2010) With the Airshow China 2010 opening next week in Zhuhai— where advanced combat aircraft will be showcased to potential buyers—and with Saudi Arabia, India and Brazil all planning major acquisitions of combat aircraft, a new SIPRI report released today says that combat aircraft account for one-third of worldwide transfers of major weapons in the past five years.
28 Oct 2010: Arms transfers to conflict zones in Africa: suppliers need to take greater responsibility, according to new SIPRI reports
(Stockholm, 28 October 2010) Two new SIPRI reports highlight the limitations of United Nations attempts to control the flows of arms into two African conflict zones, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Somalia, and the role of potential arms-supplying states.
6 Sept 2010: New actors shape China’s foreign policy, says SIPRI
(Stockholm) Actors outside the traditional power structure increasingly shape China’s foreign policy. Expanding pluralism within Chinese society and China’s growing interdependence with the international community have led to the emergence of new players who want to have an impact on foreign policy formulation in line with their own, sometimes narrowly defined, interests, according to a SIPRI report launched today in Helsinki.
23 June 2010: New Chairman of the Board of SIPRI appointed
(Stockholm) The Swedish Government appointed today Göran Lennmarker as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of SIPRI. He will formally take up this position in September 2010. He succeeds Ambassador Rolf Ekéus who will be stepping down, having served his mandated 10-year term.
10 June 2010: Europe lacks vision and confidence when dealing with China, experts say
(Stockholm) Europe needs pragmatism, confidence and a common vision to deal with a stronger China, according to experts gathered in Stockholm on 9 June for the first Stockholm–China seminar convened by the Stockholm China Alliance. China and the EU share many security concerns, but not the desire to collaborate.
2 June 2010: World military expenditure increases despite financial crisis - Launch of the SIPRI Yearbook 2010
(Stockholm, 2 June 2010). Worldwide military expenditure in 2009 totalled an estimated $1531 billion, according to new figures released today by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This represents an increase of 5.9% in real terms compared to 2008 and an increase of 49% since 2000. SIPRI today launches the 2010 edition of its Yearbook on Armaments, Disarmament and International Security. In addition to the release of its much anticipated military expenditure figures, Yearbook 2010 offers an authoritative account and analysis of recent developments in a number of security-related fields. The global financial crisis, the conflict in Afghanistan, and nuclear weapons and disarmament are among some of this year’s cross-cutting security themes.
3 May 2010: Perspectives of non-nuclear weapon states concerning the 2010 NPT Review Conference
For immediate use, quotes and background information for your NPT review conference reporting
26 Apr 2010: China will seek to balance between nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states at upcoming non-proliferation conference
For immediate release (Stockholm) China will be a crucial player at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference starting in New York on 3 May, according to a report released today by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). China is unlikely to adopt positions directly in line with the United States, US allies, or Russia. Rather, it will seek to balance its positions between nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states.
20 Apr 2010: New SIPRI tool reduces involvement of arms traffickers in humanitarian aid and peace-keeping operations
For immediate release (Stockholm) A new information system to prevent arms and drug traffickers from accessing significant humanitarian aid and peacekeeping funds is launched today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
12 Apr 2010: BAE Systems No. 1 in global arms sales in 2008, says SIPRI
For immediate release (Stockholm) With arms sales reaching $32.4 billion in 2008, BAE Systems is the first non-US company to lead SIPRI's Top 100 list of the largest arms-producing companies. Following BAE in the top 5 are Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics (all of the USA), according to new data on international arms production released today by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
6 April 2010: Statement on the release of the US Nuclear Posture Review
(Stockholm, 6 April) In a statement issued today on the release of the United States Nuclear Posture Review, SIPRI Director Dr Bates Gill said:
15 Mar 2010: New SIPRI data on international arms transfers reflect arms race concerns
For immediate release (Stockholm) Concerns about brewing ‘arms races’ in a number of regions of tension around the world are reflected in new data on international arms transfers published today by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The comprehensive annual update of the SIPRI Arms Transfers Database is accessible from today at www.sipri.org.
1 mars 2010: Kina förbereder sig inför ett isfritt Arktis
(Stockholm, Oslo) Kina förbereder sig för att Arktis kommer att bli farbart under sommarmånaderna. Ett isfritt Arktis skulle för Kina innebära kortare sjöväg, möjliggöra tillgång till naturresurser och sporra för ett närmare samarbete med de artiska länderna, särkilt de nordiska. Å andra sidan kan detta leda till nya internationella spänningar, enligt en ny SIPRI-rapport som lanseras i Oslo idag.
1 Mar 2010: China prepares for an ice-free Arctic
For immediate release (Stockholm/Oslo) China is preparing for the Arctic being navigable during summer months. An ice-free Arctic would provide China shorter shipping routes, possible access to natural resources and the incentive for closer cooperation with Arctic nations, especially the Nordic countries. But it also raises the possibility of new international tensions, according to a new SIPRI study launched in Oslo today.
