History

During the darkest days of the Cold War, the founders of Pugwash understood the dangers of nuclear weapons.  In their efforts to change dangerous policies they became pioneers of a new kind of transnational, “track 2” dialogue.  This section is designed to be a portal for scholars and others interested in the Pugwash history, to help those interested to find additional information about this groundbreaking history.  We will continue to expand its resources.

• Resources: Activities since 1957 (including full meeting lists)
• The Russell-Einstein Manifesto
• The First Pugwash Conference
• The Early Days of Pugwash
• Nobel Peace Prize
• Joseph Rotblat
• Additional Resources
• Pugwash photo archive

Bertrand Russell at the press conference releasing what became known as the Russell-Einstein Manifesto