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.
Former Iranian Ambassador to the IAEA Dr Ali Asghar Soltanieh explains how Pugwash contributes to understanding the technical roadblocks to diplomatic breakthrough.
“For over 20 years I have been participating in Pugwash, and Pugwash has been successful to create an environment for dialogue”
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 