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Nuclear force reductions and modernizations continue; peace operations increase—new SIPRI Yearbook out now

(Stockholm, 15 June 2015) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2015, which assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. Key findings include: (1) all the nuclear weapon-possessing states are working to develop new nuclear weapon systems and/or upgrade their existing ones; and (2) the number …

Afghanistan needs civilian strategy, says SIPRI

(Stockholm, 8 October 2013) Alongside the military exit strategy, the international community needs a civilian entry strategy for Afghanistan in which donors continue or even increase their development assistance after the military have left. Afghans’ desire for continuing basic services and a strong Afghan government are stressed in a new report by Stockholm International Peace …