Main points of a possible Agreed Framework between The Islamic Republic of Iran, The People’s Republic of China, France, Germany, … More
Category: Regional Security
Pugwash provides a platform for building understanding, correcting misperceptions, and identifying shared interests that help reduce the risk of regional conflict escalation.
Statement on the Arms Trade Treaty
On 4 April 2013 Pugwash President Jayantha Dhanapala and Secretary General Paolo Cotta-Ramusino issued a statement welcoming the historic vote … More
Ramallah meetings on US-Palestine relations
On 14 March 2013, the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs took a small delegation of Americans to Ramallah … More
Washington, D.C. consultation on “Ways Forward on the Iranian Nuclear Issue”
On 28 February 2013 Pugwash convened the latest in an ongoing series of consultations which have addressed the Iranian nuclear program in … More
Statement on DPRK Nuclear Test
On 13 February 2013, Pugwash President Jayantha Dhanapala and Pugwash Secretary General Paolo Cotta-Ramusino issued a statement on the nuclear … More
Dubai meeting on Afghan reconciliation
A meeting was convened on the issue of Afghan reconciliation in Dubai on 15-17 January 2013 as a sequel of the meeting convened also in Dubai on 21-23 September 2012. Few preliminary points:
Paris consultation: “The Iranian Nuclear Debate”
On 8 December 2012, Pugwash convened the latest in an ongoing series of consultations which have addressed the Iranian nuclear program in various contexts.[1] The meeting involved 21 participants from eight countries, including current and former senior policy makers and other experts. It was held at the EU Institute of Strategic Studies in Paris, according to traditional Pugwash/Chatham House rules: participants took part in their individual capacities; statements are not attributed to any individual; and distribution of the substance of discussions is encouraged.[2]
Dubai meeting on Afghanistan
On 22-23 September 2012 Pugwash held a meeting in Dubai on issues related to the peace and dialogue in Afghanistan and … More
Islamabad consultation on US-Pakistan relations
As part of the Pugwash South Asia dialogues project, Pugwash convened a consultation in Islamabad on 19 September 2012 to explore … More
Tel Aviv workshop on the Iranian nuclear issue
From 7-8 September 2012 Pugwash held a workshop in Tel Avic, Israel, to explore concerns, options and opportunities relating to the Iranian … More
Statement on resolving the Iran nuclear issue
On 12 June 2012 Israeli commentator Efraim Halevy endorsed the Pugwash approach for dialogue on the Iran nuclear issue. Halevy … More
Statement on Iran nuclear issue
Pugwash President Jayantha Dhanapala issued a statement on 11 June 2012 emphasizing the need for dialogue to resolve the ongoing … More
Statement by the Secretary General on Iran
Concern about a possible military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities is spreading fast. The consequences of such an attack could be … More
Washington, D.C. consultation on the Iranian nuclear issue
On 23 February 2012 Pugwash convened a meeting that explored possible technical and diplomatic solutions to the crisis over the Iranian nuclear … More
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 