The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an independent international research institute based in Stockholm, Sweden, with a presence in Beijing. Established in 1966, SIPRI is dedicated to conducting scientific research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament. Its primary mission is to provide data, analysis, and recommendations to policymakers, researchers, and the public, fostering an understanding of conditions for peaceful conflict resolution and sustainable peace. SIPRI is recognised globally for its authoritative information and comprehensive databases on military expenditure, arms transfers, and peace operations.