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Past News and Events

SIPRI publishes new insights into Russian military budget

As the Russia–Ukraine War enters its fifth year, with few signs of an ending, SIPRI has published a new paper that provides unique insights into Russia's military spending and budget for 2026.

SIPRI experts contribute to the Raisina Dialogue 2026

SIPRI participated in the Raisina Dialogue 2026, a major international conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics held in New Delhi, India, on 5–7 March.

SIPRI to co-host intensive course on WMD non-proliferation and disarmament in June

SIPRI and the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) are pleased to announce that they will host a course on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) non-proliferation and disarmament in an era of technological convergence. This intensive, in-person course will take place in Stockholm on 23–25 June 2026 and is now open for applications.

SIPRI and the Stimson Center host event on arms transfers in a changing global order

On 11 March, SIPRI and the Stimson Center hosted a virtual discussion on the geostrategic implications of recent trends in global arms transfers.

SIPRI continues dialogue series on human security in Helsinki

Last week the Nordic Dialogues on Human Security series continued in Helsinki, discussing how human-centred approaches can support Finland’s security and foreign policy objectives in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.