On July 9, 1955, two of the most eminent intellectuals of the 20th century, Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein, issued … More
Category: History
Remembering George Rathjens (1925-2016)
George Rathjens: 1925-2016 Friends and colleagues of George – Jeffrey Boutwell, Francesco Calogero, and Paolo Cotta-Ramusino – reflect on his … More
Biennial report on activities, 2013-14
The Pugwash Conferences is pleased to present an overview of the activities undertaken by the International Secretariat in the period … More
London Pugwash photo archive
British Pugwash, in cooperation with the Pugwash History Project, has launched an initiative to digitalise and archive the many photos … More
Hoover Institution workshop on Track Two Diplomacy
On 20-21 March 2014, Pugwash Executive Director Sandra Ionno Butcher participated in a workshop exploring Track-two diplomacy, organized by Pugwash … More
Statement on the restoration of Thinkers’ Lodge
On 20 January 2011, the Canadian government announced grants totaling $850,000 grant toward Phase Two restoration of philanthropist Cyrus Eaton’s … More
Report: The Origins of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto
The Origins of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto by Sandra Ionno Butcher Pugwash History Series #1 May 2005 “In her very comprehensive … More
Rotblat “A War-Free World: Is it Desirable? Is it Feasible?
Joseph Rotblat “A War-Free World: Is it Desirable? Is it Feasible? Imperial War Museum, 11 November 2002 Excerpt: “[N]ot only … More
Oslo Award of the Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize 1995 was awarded jointly to Joseph Rotblat and Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs “for their … More
Dagomys Declaration of the Pugwash Council
Ensuring the Survival of Civilisation 38th Pugwash Conference Issued 3 September 1988 We live in an interdependent world of increasing … More
Statement: The Russell-Einstein Manifesto
The Russell-Einstein Manifesto 9 July 1955 In the tragic situation which confronts humanity, we feel that scientists should assemble in … More
London launch of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto
On 9 July 1955, a room full of curious international reporters gathered in London for a mysterious announcement of purported … More
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