Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis, and recommendations to policymakers, researchers, media, and the interested public. The institute is renowned for its authoritative publications, including the SIPRI Yearbook, which offers comprehensive data on military expenditures, arms transfers, and nuclear forces worldwide. SIPRI’s research covers critical global security issues such as arms control, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and emerging security challenges like cyber warfare and climate security. For undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing studies in international relations, political science, peace and conflict studies, or security studies, SIPRI offers valuable research opportunities, internships, and access to extensive databases and publications. The institute collaborates with researchers and institutions globally, contributing to informed policy debates and academic discourse on peace and security. Students interested in careers in international organizations, government agencies, think tanks, or academic research will find SIPRI’s resources and network particularly beneficial for their professional development.