Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Daily Round-up | US govt approves Alaskan oil drilling project despite climate risks & other stories

In today’s episode, we bring you stories of the approval for a drilling project in Alaska, a court intervening in a health workers’ strike in South Africa, the latest SIPRI report on arms sales, and developments in peace talks in Colombia

US and NATO allies were responsible for nearly 65% of global arms exports in 2018-22

The US share in global arms exports increased from 33% to 40% in 2018-22, and its ally France, the third-largest exporter of weapons, was also a significant beneficiary, with its share increasing from roughly 7.1% to 11%

Daily Round-up | Al Jazeera takes Shireen Abu Akleh murder to ICC & other stories

In today’s episode, we bring you stories of Al Jazeera taking the murder of the Shireen Abu Akleh to the International Criminal Court, the release of Sri Lankan youth activists, the latest SIPRI report, and the sentencing of Argentina’s Vice-President

Global arms sales grow for 7th consecutive year, reach $592 billion in 2021

New data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows a 1.9% increase in sales by the world’s top 100 arms and military service companies. The US continues to dominate arms sales, accounting for over 50% of the global total in 2021