This SIPRI Research Policy Paper examines localization within the broader stabilization efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Building on previous SIPRI research, including a workshop with Chinese, Russian, US and European experts, this research policy paper explores the respective views on cyber risk reduction regulatory measures and recommendations for enhancement.
This paper identifies three strategic priorities for civilian CSDP missions: equipping missions to deliver on mandates; where possible, supporting EU candidate countries in the accession process; and enhancing the ability of missions to react and adapt to evolving needs or emerging crises.
This SIPRI Report presents and analyses a pilot study on the spread of NewSpace companies developing, testing, producing or marketing missile-related technology and develops policy recommendations for MTCR partners.
This SIPRI report analyses the changes that have affected Mali and Niger since 2020.
This report aims to help states elaborate on the content and contours of a two-tiered regulation of AWS.
This SIPRI Research Policy Paper highlights some of the issues of common concern to communities in the Nineveh Plains and presents local cooperative solutions proposed by community members during intercommunity dialogue meetings.
Humanitarian action that promotes peace and addresses the causes of conflict is vital for food security and community resilience in South Sudan. In Upper Nile state, the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) has the potential to promote peaceful coexistence and social cohesion, although the peace impacts of its Humanitarian Response (HR) Project are currently unintentional. This paper proposes four theories of change for intentional peacebuilding: The first relates to livelihood opportunities and keeping children in school.
This report presents findings from two projects led by the International Organization for Migration in Somalia that exemplify how climate action can be used as a platform for reducing violent conflict over natural resources; fostering cross-clan collaboration on climate-smart infrastructure and nature-based solutions; and forging or strengthening relationships between formal authorities and rural communities.
The European Union (EU) has deployed a wide variety of civilian missions that have sought to advise, train and build the capacity of internal security sectors in host countries as part of its civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). These missions constitute integral parts of broader international programmes of Security Sector Reform (SSR) in conflict-affected countries. Their strategic objective is to contribute to the development of a civilian security sector that is efficient and accountable, and enjoys the trust of the public.