Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Also known as SIPRI

Swedish research institute

Key facts

Abbreviation: SIPRI
Formation: 1966 ( 1966 )
Founders: Tage Erlander , Alva Myrdal
Headquarters: Solna
Location: Stockholm , Sweden
Chair: Stefan Löfven
Director: Karim Haggag
Website: www .sipri .org

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Employees: 55
Official website: www.sipri.org
Image: SIPRI building.jpg

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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute based in Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded in 1966 and provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control. The research is based on open sources and is directed to decision-makers, researchers, media and the interested public.

SIPRI's organizational purpose is to conduct scientific research in issues on conflict and cooperation of importance for international peace and security, with the goal of contributing to an understanding for the conditions for a peaceful solution of international conflicts and sustainable peace.