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 3 May 2014 Pugwash convened a consultation on the margins of the NPT Review Conference in New York City. The meeting brought together 25 participants to discuss the prospect of a Middle East WMD Free Zone, the regional status of international regimes to control WMD, and the Iran nuclear issue.
New York report on the Middle East WMDFZ
Chair: Paolo Cotta-Ramusino
Rapporteur: Sandra Ionno Butcher
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 