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.
Pugwash Council member Cliff Kupchan on why track 2 efforts support a belief that a diplomatic deal with Iran on the nuclear issue is probable.
“The role of track 2 is very important: it allows very well-informed people on the US and on the Iranian side to inform each other of what is going on. Those views can then be relayed to respective governments.”
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 