This SIPRI Research Policy Paper explores how men and boys can be considered in the WPS agenda’s implementation beyond simply ‘adding men and stirring’.
This research policy paper provides an overview of Chinese and British priorities in space security and strategic
stability and identifies space threats which China and the United Kingdom may have a mutual interest in addressing.
This research policy paper provides decision makers with seven questions for discussion to maintain the European Union’s Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy's strategic relevance.
This research policy paper outlines the nature of multidomain escalation risk in a contemporary strategic context marked by shifts in global power dynamics.
This SIPRI Research Policy Paper looks at restrictive environments and the roles that CSOs and the international and funding partners that support them can continue to play in the field of security, justice and inclusive governance, despite the challenges they face.
This research policy paper explores opportunities for export control authorities to adopt artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technology—and to adapt to the adoption of these technologies by exporters—in order to reduce biological weapon proliferation risks.
This research policy paper examines how emerging technologies intersect with biological research in high-containment laboratories (HCLs)—facilities designed to safely handle pathogens that cause infectious disease
This SIPRI Research Policy Paper examines some of the diversion and misuse risks generated by developments in civilian technologies and assesses potential policy responses through an analysis of facial recognition technologies and their incorporation into military and security equipment.
This SIPRI Research Policy Paper presents actionable recommendations for the United Nations, states and civil society to help reverse the trend of increasing military spending and to reallocate resources towards sustainable development.
Climate change exacerbates risk in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS), deepening vulnerabilities, disrupting livelihoods and heightening the risk of violent conflict. These dynamics create a vicious circle that undermines resilience, peace and stability, while also affecting business operations and global supply chains. The business sector has a critical but underexplored role in promoting climate resilience and peacebuilding in these contexts. This research policy paper highlights the role of businesses—from local small to medium-sized enterprises to multinationals—in investing in resilience-building initiatives and innovations that strengthen local economies, reduce conflict drivers and open new markets. Businesses, however, face major obstacles in FCS, such as insecurity, weak governance, reputational risk and lack of growth capital. Governments, donors and financial institutions can de-risk fragile markets and build enabling ecosystems for peace-positive investment. At the same time, businesses should embed conflict sensitivity, forge equitable local partnerships and treat resilience as a core business strategy.