On 10-12 March 2006, Pugwash held meeting no. 306 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Prospects for Self-Governance in Jammu and Kashmir, and Present … More
Category: South Asia
Pugwash is deeply involved in South Asia, organizing Track-two dialogues on Kashmir, regional relations, the future of Afghanistan, and confidence building measures about nuclear weapons and military cooperation. Instability in the region is profound, given the situation in Afghanistan, and the current low ebb of the India-Pakistan strategic relationship. Pugwash has stressed the need to create a counter-narrative to continuing conflict.
The presence of nuclear weapons has a particular influence on the security environment and prospects for harmonious relations between India and Pakistan. Pugwash continues to foster cooperation between the political and military establishments of India and Pakistan, with many ground-breaking meetings. Pugwash has also maintained the Track-two effort that sought to bring together Pakistani and American experts to discuss Pakistan-US ties, arguably one of the most critical and complex interstate relations today.
Furthermore, in Afghanistan, Pugwash has conducted many consultations to promote peaceful reconciliation between all parties, including retaining a regional approach which is mindful of the role that India and Pakistan must play for stability in this volatile part of the world.
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Srinigar Workshop on the Kashmir Dispute
On 23 april 2005, Pugwash held its 2nd consultation on the Kashmir dispute in Srinigar, Kashmir. Report from the Daily … More
Kathmandu workshop on Jammu and Kashmir and the India-Pakistan Dialogue
On 11-14 December 2004, Pugwash workshop no. 303 was held in Kathmandu, Nepal. Prospects for the Princely State of Jammu and … More
Islamabad Consultation on South Asian Security
On 7 September 2004, Pugwash held a consultation on “The Emerging Regional Situation and the Global Context” in Islamabad, Pakistan. … More
Geneva Workshop on South Asian Security
On 16-18 May 2003 Pugwash, in collaboration with GIPRI, organized the 2nd Pugwash workshop on South Asian security. The workshop addressed … More
Lahore workshop on avoiding an India-Pakistan Nuclear Confrontation
On 11-12 March 2003 Pugwash organized a workshop in Lahore, Pakistan, to assess the threat of an India-Pakistan nuclear confrontation and to … More
Geneva workshop on South Asian Security
On 1-3 November 2002, Pugwash Meeting no. 277 was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Pugwash Workshop on South Asian Security Report by Jeffrey … More
Geneva Workshop on South Asian Security
On 1-3 November 2002 Pugwash, in collaboration with GIPRI, organized the 1st Pugwash workshop on South Asian security. The workshop involved 32 … More
Report on Nuclear safety, nuclear stability and nuclear strategy in Pakistan
Nuclear safety, nuclear stability and nuclear strategy in Pakistan A concise report of a visit by Landau Network – Centro … More
Statement by Joseph Rotblat on nuclear tests in South Asia
New Dangers to World Security (Published in the Pugwash Newsletter, V. 25, No. 2, October 1998) Joseph Rotblat THE recent … More