SIPRI Events

Long considered an area exempt from geopolitical dynamics, the Arctic is today at the heart of many security concerns. Russia poses a growing threat to NATO, while the region’s geostrategic significance is increasing. How has this threat evolved in recent years, and how is it likely to evolve in the future, notably after a possible ceasefire in Ukraine? What lessons can already be learned from Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine? How are the Baltic and North Atlantic theatres connected? And how should France, Sweden, as well as the Alliance as a whole, respond to the security challenges in the Arctic?

To discuss these questions, SIPRI and the French embassy in Stockholm are pleased to host a roundtable discussion between Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, chief of the French navy, and Rear Admiral Johan Norlén, chief of the Swedish navy. Their discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

The event is for invited participants only and under strict Chatham House rules.

Date: Tuesday, 21 October, 16:00-17:30 CEST.
*The event is followed by a reception at 17:30.

Location: Bromska Palatset, Narvavägen 26, 115 22 Stockholm

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Welcome to a panel discussion on the current political developments and security dynamics in the Western Balkans, with experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia. The event will also provide an opportunity to interact with journalists and civil society representatives from across the region. This event is funded by the Swedish Institute.

Date:

Thursday, 16 October 2025, 15:00–16:30 CEST

Location:

SIPRI, Signalistgatan 9, 169 72 Solna

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On the occasion of the October meeting of SIPRI’s international Governing Board, you are cordially invited to a conversation event on ‘Resolving conflicts in an insecure world’.

Date:
Tuesday, 7 October, 14:30-16:15 CEST.
*Registration starts at 14:00 and the event will begin at 14:30. Refreshments will be served from 16:15.

Location:
The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska Museet)
Tyghusplan, Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
(Entrance next to Eric Ericsonhallen)

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In a world where the pursuit of peace often seems elusive, understanding how societies navigate conflict and reconciliation is more important than ever. From global hotspots to deeply divided regions, any path towards peace involves complex negotiations of identity, sovereignty and belonging. One such case, rich in history and lessons for our times, is the island of Ireland.

Welcome to a conversation with Brendan O’Leary, Lauder Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and a leading authority on Irish politics, as he explores the evolving landscapes of Ireland, both North and South.

Short Bio: Brendan O’Leary is Lauder Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and an expert in power-sharing in divided societies. Born in Cork, Ireland, and raised in Nigeria, Sudan and Northern Ireland, he has advised the European Union, the United Nations and the Kurdistan Regional Government and has been deeply involved in the Irish peace process. He is the author of over 30 books and the inaugural winner of the Juan Linz Prize for his work on federalism and democracy.

Date: Wednesday, 25 September, 17:00–18:30 CEST.
*Tea and coffee will be served from 16:30. 

Location: SIPRI, Signalistgatan 9, 169 72 Solna

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On the occasion of the spring meeting of SIPRI’s international Governing Board, you are cordially invited to a discussion on Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and beyond. The conversation will present and explore views from Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA on the prospects for making progress towards peace and human security.

Date: Thursday, 16 May, 17:00–18:30 CEST.
*Tea and coffee will be served from 16:30. 

Location: SIPRI, Signalistgatan 9, 169 72 Solna

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Date: Monday, 18 March, 2024

Location: SIPRI, Signalistgatan 9, 169 72 Solna

GDPR note
SIPRI is committed to following the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data is handled according to this regulation. By registering for this event, you consent to the collection and processing of your name, affiliation, email, and other personal information for the purposes of this event. You have the right to access and request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting the SIPRI events team at events@sipri.org.

Date: Thursday-Friday 14-15 December 2023.

Location: Uppsala University, Blåsenhus, von Kraemers Allé 1A, Uppsala and online (Zoom link shared upon registration).

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GDPR note
SIPRI is committed to following the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data is handled according to this regulation. By registering for this event, you consent to the collection and processing of your name, affiliation, email, and other personal information for the purposes of this event. You have the right to access and request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting the SIPRI events team at events@sipri.org.

On the occasion of the November meeting of SIPRI’s international Governing Board, you are cordially invited to a conversation event on ‘Geopolitics: A Changing World Order? Views from Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA’. The event will have a focus on Israel, Palestine and the Gaza war.

Date: Monday, 13 November, 17:00–18:30 CET.
*Tea and coffee will be served from 16:30. 

Location: Medelhavsmuseet, Fredsgatan 2, 111 52 Stockholm

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