Publications

This paper looks at international norm on the non-use of chemical weapons, the impact of the use of chemical warfare in the civil war in Syria, and the current state of play for the OPCW and chemical ...chevron_right

This text summarizes the findings of SIPRI’s Yearbook 2019. As in the past, the Yearbook provides original data on world military expenditures, international arms transfers, arms production rates, the size and composition of nuclear forces, armed conflicts and multilateral peace operations. The volume also offers insight on the latest trends in 1) nuclear disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation; 2) chemical and biological security threats; 3) dual-use items and arms trade controls, and more.chevron_right

The articles in this issue focus on 1) the impact the war in Syria – particularly the period 2010-2018 – has had on developments and trends within the global jihadist movement; 2) how the Islamic Stat...chevron_right

This publication contends that Russia poses a significant threat to the US and its allies. However, while the West is unprepared for this threat, it needs to address the issue without exaggerating the...chevron_right

This publication presents figures and analyses on gender balance in multilateral forums on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. Based on extensive quantitative analysis, it shows that fema...chevron_right

This report presents findings from a seminar on ways to facilitate dialogue and generate ideas to help frame key issues and inform states about processes pertinent to conventional ammunition managemen...chevron_right

This publication contends that religious actors and institutions are the most important peace actors in South Sudan. However, due in part to efforts by the government to constrain their influence, suc...chevron_right

This publication looks at how political violence affects political behavior by drawing upon the findings of a survey of more than 1,800 residents of Karachi conducted during the run-up to Pakistan’s J...chevron_right

This publication examines Libya’s looming banking crisis, including how it could exacerbate deadly fighting in Tripoli, ignite a resource war and deepen the country’s east-west divide. Key insights in...chevron_right

In the gold mining areas of Tibesti in northern Chad, friction is rising among the state, gold miners and the local ethnic Teda population. This publication examines this development and its implicati...chevron_right

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), a splinter of Boko Haram, is growing in power and influence in north-eastern Nigeria. This publication contends that this resurgence of a potent jiha...chevron_right

This publication contends that by cutting Iran’s oil exports, President Trump has cornered Iran’s Mullahs in a trap that threatens the regime’s survival. In order to analyze these Iran-US tensions aga...chevron_right

This publication reflects on the political and economic crisis in Venezuela and its implications for the country and the region. Key insights include 1) that the crisis has split Latin America, debili...chevron_right

This publication examines the attitudes, motivations and values of the emerging generation of African security sector professionals as well as how these young actors compare to prior generations. To d...chevron_right

The articles in this issue of the SSQ address 1) the shortcomings of the US’ Missile Defense Review (MDR), such as its treatment of the threat of complex and integrated air and missile attack; 2) the ...chevron_right