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Past News and Events

Managing Quantum Computer Export Controls in an Era of Geopolitical Competition

The second quantum revolution is enabling key advances in quantum computing. In response, states are increasingly treating quantum computers as strategic technology, applying export controls and other technology security policies to them.

SIPRI co-hosts event during United Nations General Assembly High-level Week

On 24 September, SIPRI, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN, the Open Society Foundations and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) organized a side event during UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026 in New York.

SIPRI experts at the 15th EUNPDC Consultative Meeting

On 15 and 18 September, SIPRI experts took part in the annual EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) Consultative Meeting in Brussels.

SIPRI hosts Canberra workshop on China’s export control framework

On 23 September, SIPRI’s Dual–Use and Arms Trade Control Programme delivered a workshop in Canberra on ‘Developments in China’s Export Control Framework: Implications for Australia and Multilateral Cooperation’.

Applications open for online course on WMD non-proliferation and disarmament

Applications are now open for an intensive online course on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) non-proliferation and disarmament in an era of technological convergence.