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Past News and Events
SIPRI experts join UN meeting on autonomous weapon systems
On 1–5 September, researchers from SIPRI’s Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programme took part in a United Nations meeting focused on autonomous weapon systems.
Upcoming event: Exploring AI’s role in peacebuilding and development in West Africa
SIPRI will co-host a virtual event examining the role of artificial intelligence in humanitarian and development efforts across West Africa.
SIPRI contributes to global UN report on military expenditure
The United Nations Secretary-General today released a new report warning of the dangers of rising military spending. The report, ‘The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future’, draws extensively on SIPRI data and analysis to highlight the global implications of rising military expenditure.
SIPRI co-hosts 2025 Armament and Disarmament Summer School
SIPRI and its partners hosted the Armament and Disarmament Summer School, an annual initiative that provides an important learning and networking space for early-career professionals working in disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control.
SIPRI co-hosts workshop in Helsinki on environmental risks and regional stability
SIPRI and the Finnish Institute of International Affairs co-hosted a workshop in Helsinki to explore the intersection of environmental risks and regional security.