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The status of Chinese–Russian energy cooperation in the Arctic
On the day of the 10th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting, this backgrounder looks at the status of Chinese–Russian cooperation in the Arctic.
The Silk Road Economic Belt: How does it interact with Eurasian security dynamics?
China's ambitious Silk Road Economic Belt aims to provide critical infrastructure across Eurasia. How does this interact with security dynamics in Central and South Asian states?
Monitoring military expenditure
SIPRI provides the only long-term, historically consistent series of military expenditure data with global coverage available today. This topical backgrounder looks at how and why SIPRI invests time in this endeavour.
Lessons from Mali's local elections
After four successive adjournments, Mali held local elections on 20 November 2016. The elections did not occur without incident, however, with several Malian participants in the new SIPRI–CONASCIPAL project reporting violence and intimidation tactics in their local regions.
The state of peace operations: An interview with Lakhdar Brahimi
SIPRI Governing Board member Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi gives his views on the current state of UN peace operations, the recent HIPPO report and prospects for the future.
'Unfinished business' on the anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
On the 20th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said 'this is not a celebration. It is a stark reminder of the work that remains.'
North Korea's fifth nuclear test
North Korea's fifth nuclear test shows that the current policy of sanctions, name-calling and exhortations is not working.
Transparency and accountability in military spending
The military is often one of the most corrupt sectors of government, with arms procurement particularly susceptible to corruption. Avoiding this requires transparency and accountability in military spending.
Brexit and export controls: Entering uncharted waters
What implications will Brexit have for arms export controls in the UK and the EU?
The 2016 NATO Summit: What will be on the agenda in Warsaw?
The six main topics likely to dominate the Warsaw Summit in July.