Trumpet World

Hosted by Richard Palmer

Trumpet World dives into the critical news events that leap from the pages of your Bible. Its focus is global—predominantly the urgent prophecies being fulfilled outside the United States. Each Friday, we’ll bring you a rundown of the world’s most important stories. On Wednesdays, we’ll dive deeper into the stories that matter. Join the discussion as Trumpet staff members compare recent news with Bible prophecy.

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#181: Interview With SIPRI: The World Is Arming

Aired Wednesday, May 13, 2026   ·   03:00 PM CDT   ·   47 minutes
Download: MP3 (43.6 MB)

Show Notes

The world is spending more money than ever on weapons.

What are the consequences, how reliable is the data, and what does this mean for the future?

Host Richard Palmer interviewed Dr. Nan Tian of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) to talk about the data and trends that have been observed, highlighting specific nations. SIPRI has a long history of independent reporting, and Dr. Tian helps provide unique insight into the data.

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute: https://www.sipri.org/
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