Pugwash seeks a world free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. Through our long-standing tradition of ‘dialogue across divides’ that also earned us the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995, Pugwash aims to develop and support the use of scientific, evidence-based policymaking, focusing on areas where nuclear and WMD risks are present. By facilitating track 1.5 and track II dialogues, we foster creative discussions on ways to increase the security of all sides and promote policy development that is cooperative and forward-looking.
On 23 February 2012 Pugwash convened a meeting that explored possible technical and diplomatic solutions to the crisis over the Iranian nuclear program. Emphasis was on measures that might be acceptable to all sides in light of election year political realities in both Iran and the US.
Washington report on Iranian nuclear issue [PDF]
Co-chairs: Paolo Cotta-Ramusino and Cliff Kupchan
Rapporteur: Sandra Ionno Butcher
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 