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 12 September 2012 Pugwash organized a meeting which explored concerns, options and opportunities relating to the Iranian nuclear program. Participants also discussed prospects for negotiations and the planned Helsinki meeting on a Middle East WMD Free Zone.
“The lessons of past negotiations proves that the ways in which states have been rolled back from the nuclear threshold is by making them feel safer rather than more insecure. While this may seem like common sense, it must be fostered and creative thought must be given to an overarching security framework for the region.”
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 