Stockholm International Peace Research Institute – The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

SIPRI (Sweden)

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, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, SIPRI offers a unique platform for researchers from different countries to work in close cooperation. The Institute also hosts guest researchers and interns who work on issues related to the SIPRI research programs. SIPRI maintains contacts with other research centers and individual researchers throughout the world. The Institute cooperates closely with several intergovernmental organizations and entities, including the United Nations, the European Union, the IAEA and the OPCW, and regularly provides support to parliamentary, scientific and government partners.

Contact information

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute – SIPRI

Signalistgatan 9
SE-169 72 Solna
Sweden

Tel: +46 8-655 97 00
Website: https://www.sipri.org

The team

Contacts	Resume	Speciality
Dr Sibylle Bauer Director of Studies	Dr Sibylle Bauer (Germany) is SIPRI’s Director of Studies, Armament and Disarmament, with responsibility for SIPRI’s work on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation; dual-use and arms trade control; emerging technologies; and arms production, arms transfer and military expenditure. She is also the current Chair of the EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.	Dual-use and arms trade control Transparency of arms transfers Nuclear arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation Emerging technology governance Gender perspectives on armament and disarmament
Dr Lucie Béraud-Sudreau Programme Director (on leave)	Dr Lucie Béraud-Sudreau (France) joined SIPRI in February 2020 as the Director of the Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme. Her research interests focus on European and Asian arms trade, military spending and arms industry.	Arms industry and arms production, Defence industrial policies, Arms market trends analysis, Arms export policies
Dr Alexander Blanchard Senior Researcher	Dr Alexander Blanchard (United Kingdom) is a Senior Researcher in the Governance of Artificial Intelligence Programme at SIPRI. His work focuses on issues related to the development, use and control of military applications of artificial intelligence. His current work focuses on the control of autonomy in weapon systems as well as organizational practices for the governance of AI.	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Military AI Autonomous weapon systems Defence industry Digital ethics Political theory Ethics of political violence Just war theory Changing character of war Sociology of science
Dr Vincent Boulanin Senior Researcher	Dr Vincent Boulanin (France/Sweden) is a Senior Researcher on Emerging Technologies at SIPRI. His focus is on issues related to the production, use and control of autonomy in weapons systems and the military application of artificial intelligence. He regularly presents his work to, and engage with governments, United Nations bodies, international organizations, research institutes and the media.	Autonomous weapons systems Artificial intelligence and robotics Arms production Defence industry Cybersecurity and surveillance technologies Securitization theory and risk governance International political sociology
Kolja Brockmann Senior Researcher (Non-Resident)	Kolja Brockmann (Germany) is an independent consultant contributing as a Senior Researcher (non-resident) to the work of SIPRI’s Dual-Use and Arms Trade Control Programme. He first joined SIPRI as an EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium Intern in 2017. Kolja conducts research in the fields of dual-use and arms export control, non-proliferation and technology governance. He focuses on multilateral export control regimes, missile non-proliferation, controls on emerging technologies, in particular additive manufacturing (3D-printing), and intangible transfers of technology. Kolja regularly provides presentations, capacity-building and policy advice on national export licensing and export control compliance in industry, research and academia.	Dual-use and arms trade control Export licensing Missile non-proliferation Nuclear proliferation Additive Manufacturing/3D-printing, Emerging technologies Dual-use export controls of the EU Post-shipment controls
Dr Mark Bromley Senior Researcher (Non-resident)	Dr Mark Bromley (United Kingdom) is a Senior Researcher with the SIPRI Dual-Use and Arms Trade Control Programme. His research focuses on national, regional and international efforts to regulate the trade in conventional arms and dual-use items.	Transparency of international arms transfers Financial value of the arms trade Arms export policies of EU member states EU engagement in arms export policies Combatting the illicit trade in SALW Arms Trade Treaty Controls on the trade in cyber-surveillance systems
Laura Bruun Researcher	Laura Bruun (Denmark) is a Researcher in the SIPRI Governance of Artificial Intelligence Programme. Her focus is on how emerging military technologies, notably autonomous weapon systems (AWS) and military Artificial Intelligence (AI), affect compliance with—and interpretation of—international humanitarian law (IHL).	International Humanitarian Law Autonomous weapon systems Military AI Remote warfare Gender and disarmament International security
Vladislav Chernavskikh Research Assistant	Vladislav Chernavskikh (Russia) is a Research Assistant in the SIPRI Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme. In his capacity he supports implementation of relevant research projects within the Armament and Disarmament research area and assists in coordinating SIPRI-led activities related to EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) and Alva Myrdal Centre for Nuclear Disarmament (AMC).	International non-proliferation and disarmament architecture Regional nuclear non-proliferation issues US-Russia nuclear arms control
Katarina Djokic Researcher	Katarina Djokic (Serbia) is a Researcher in the SIPRI Arms Transfers Programme. She joined SIPRI in September 2023. Her research interests include defence reforms and government accountability in the field of defence, with focus on armament.	Arms procurement Government accountability in armament issues Transparency of arms transfers
Larisa Saveleva Dovgal Research Assistant	Larisa Saveleva Dovgal (Russia) is a Research Assistant with the Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme. She works on the project ‘China, Russia, EU and USA: Risk reduction measures in cyberspace’, which is a follow-on of an earlier project ‘Chinese, Russian and US cyber postures and their impact on escalation and stability’.	Nuclear non-proliferation Deterrence strategy Escalation management Cybersecurity
Dr Tytti Erästö Senior Researcher	Dr Tytti Erästö (Finland) is a Senior Researcher in the SIPRI Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme, focusing on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation issues. Her recent and current research focuses on the Iran nuclear deal, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the U.S./NATO-Russia dispute over missile defence, international efforts at establishing a WMD free zone in the Middle East, as well as other issues related to nuclear arms control.	Iran nuclear deal, Multilateral nuclear arms control treaties, Missile defence, WMD free zone efforts in the Middle East
Vitaly Fedchenko Senior Researcher	Vitaly Fedchenko (Russia) is a Senior Researcher in the SIPRI Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme, responsible for nuclear security issues and the political, technological and educational dimensions of nuclear arms control and non-proliferation. He is the author or co-author of multiple publications on nuclear forensics, nuclear security, and nuclear non-proliferation.	Nuclear technology Strategic forces technology Nuclear energy, nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear materials and fuel, uranium and plutonium Nuclear warheads, nuclear forensics and verification
Dr Mathew George Programme Director	Dr Mathew George (India) joined SIPRI in May 2023 as the Director of SIPRI’s Arms Transfers Programme. His research interests focus on global arms trade, American and Oceania military inventories and geopolitics, coastal security, and comprehensive security.	Comprehensive security Arms market trends and analysis Geopolitics and influences on the arms trade
Lauriane Héau Researcher	Lauriane Héau (France) is a Researcher in SIPRI’s Dual-Use and Arms Trade Control Programme. As part of her work, she follows developments within the main instruments and regulations established to regulate the arms and dual-use trade at the national, European and international levels. Her research interests include diversion and misuse risks following arms exports, post-shipment control mechanisms, and cooperation and assistance activities on the ATT, the UNPOA and other arms control instruments. Lauriane also undertakes research on developments within the multilateral export control regimes, including the MTCR.	Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) controls Dual-use and arms export controls EU non-proliferation and disarmament policies Transparency of international arms transfers Arms Trade Treaty
Zain Hussain Programme Coordinator	Zain Hussain is a Researcher in the SIPRI Arms Transfers Programme, focusing on the MENA region. Zain studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies. He worked at the British American Security Information Council (BASIC) as a QPSW peaceworker, assisting them in their work on a project devoted to the idea of a WMD-Free Zone in the Middle East. He then worked as a researcher in the field of ESG for Vigeo Eiris/Moody’s ESG, focusing on controversial weapons activity.	Arms transfers
Noel Kelly Programme Coordinator	Noel Kelly (Ireland) is the Programme Coordinator for programmes and projects within the Armament and Disarmament research area of SIPRI. Noel provides strategic planning and project support to researchers and manages day-to-day administration.	Programme Coordination Project and process management Event planning
Dr Barbara Kunz Senior Researcher and Programme Director	Dr Barbara Kunz (France/Germany) is a Senior Researcher and Director of the SIPRI European Security Programme. Her research focuses on European security, both within the framework of relevant organizations such as NATO, the EU and the OSCE, and in the wider Euro-Atlantic context. She is particularly interested in European and transatlantic debates about the future European security architecture. The US/NATO-Russia strategic context and its implications for Europe are also part of her research interests, including aspects of strategic stability and arms control.	European security Transatlantic security
Xiao Liang Researcher	Xiao Liang (China) is a Researcher in the SIPRI Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme. He collects and analyses data on military spending and the arms industry. His research areas cover the opportunity costs and reduction of military spending, relationship between military aid and development assistance, and regional trends in the Asia Pacific.	Military expenditure Arms production Development aid
Dr Diego Lopes da Silva Senior Researcher	Dr Diego Lopes da Silva (Brazil) is a Senior Researcher with the SIPRI Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme. He holds a PhD in Peace, Defense and International Security Studies from the São Paulo State University, Brazil. His current research concerns the interplay between institutions, political transitions and military spending. He has also published on the arms trade and arms production.	Military expenditure Arms trade Arms production Civil-military relations in South America
Giovanna Maletta Senior Researcher and Programme Director (acting)	Giovanna Maletta (Italy) is a Senior Researcher and Acting Programme Director for the Dual-Use and Arms Trade Control Programme at SIPRI. Her research work at SIPRI includes issues related to the implementation of national, multilateral and international export control standards and instruments, with a particular focus on the EU engagement with arms export policies and the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Giovanna’s work also involves mapping cooperation and assistance activities in the field of arms transfer and SALW controls. Giovanna acted as a Project Coordinator for activities related to SIPRI’s participation in the EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium in 2018-2022.	Arms Trade Treaty; Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) controls; Dual-use and arms export controls; EU non-proliferation and disarmament policies; EU engagement with arms export policies.
Jules Palayer Research Assistant	Jules Palayer (France) is a Research Assistant in the SIPRI Governance of Artificial Intelligence Programme. His research focuses on emerging technologies and international security, particularly the peace and security risks posed by developments in artificial intelligence. His current work deals with the regulation of artificial intelligence and responsible innovation as an approach to technology governance.	Emerging technologies and security Artificial intelligence Risks assessment Regulation of artificial intelligence Responsible innovation Technology governance
Dr Nan Tian Senior Researcher and Programme Director (acting)	Dr Nan Tian (South Africa) is a Senior Researcher and Acting Programme Director for the Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme at SIPRI. He joined SIPRI in October 2016 and has been responsible for monitoring and managing the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. His research work at SIPRI includes issues related to the trends if global military expenditure, the demand and consequences of military spending and the transparency and budgeting on military-related matters. Nan’s work also involves assessing and analysing trends in the global arms industry. His other research interests include the causes and impact of civil conflict and the inter-links between conflict and military spending.	Military expenditure, Civil war Economic growth Climate change
Dr Wilfred Wan Programme Director	Dr Wilfred Wan (USA) joined SIPRI in 2022 as the Director of the SIPRI Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme. His recent research focuses on nuclear weapon risk reduction, nuclear disarmament verification, and other issues related to arms control and disarmament.	Nuclear risk reduction Multilateral nuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament
Pieter D. Wezeman Senior Researcher	Pieter D. Wezeman (Netherlands) is a Senior Researcher in the SIPRI Arms Transfers Programme. Within his overall objectives of contributing to the understanding of the effect armament dynamics have on peace and conflict and supporting arms control and disarmament efforts, his main areas of expertise include the global production and proliferation of arms and other military technology and trends and patterns in military expenditure. Currently his regional focus is mainly on the Middle East, the USA and Northern Europe. Multilateral arms embargoes and international transparency in armaments are amongst the key thematic issues he works on.	Arms flows to and arms procurement and military expenditure in the Middle East and North Africa European and US military expenditure, arms industry and arms exports The global arms trade Proliferation of missiles and other long range strike systems Arms embargoes Small arms and light weapons Government and multilateral transparency in armament issues Methodology of measuring armament developments
Siemon T. Wezeman Senior Researcher	Siemon Wezeman (Netherlands) is a Senior Researcher with the SIPRI Arms Transfers Programme. His areas of research include the monitoring of arms transfers and related policies with particular focus on the Asia–Pacific region and the former Soviet Union, and the use of weapons in conflicts. He also researches conventional military technology, military policies and doctrines, and transparency in arms transfers and other military matters. Since 1992 he has worked at SIPRI.	Arms transfers Military expenditure Arms production and procurement Transparency in arms transfers and military matters Military technology Use of arms in conflicts Defence policies and doctrines Methodologies for measuring military strength and other military matters.