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.
As part of the Pugwash South Asia dialogues project, Pugwash convened a consultation in Islamabad on 19 September 2012 to explore Pakistani views on how to improve US-Pakistan relations.
Participants at the Islamabad consultation, September 2012
“Extremism impacts relations with both India and the US. Some think it may be in fact the gravest threat Pakistan faces. Participants noted that the extremist mindset “breeds on despair, despondency, and is fed by poverty” and these factors must be addressed.”
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