The
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has just published its
annual report, a flagship compilation of data and analysis about last year´s
wars, military expenditures and weapons production and trade. It is an
excellent reference document.
Unfortunately,
it also shows that the world is indeed a dangerous place. And that
international security remains a major concern in the field of international
relations.
The
UN and the regional organizations continue to play major roles in peace and
security, notwithstanding their own contradictions and other shortcomings. The
truth of the matter is that without them, the world would be even more
insecure. It is also true that the cooperation between all these international
organisations could be stronger and more effective. That remains a priority for
the future.
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