Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
Project Title
For dialogues on reducing nuclear risks
Date
Sep. 14, 2023
Duration
16 months
Description
The global nonproliferation regime, as well as the future of nuclear arms control, are under pressure from Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as modernization programs in all nine nuclear weapon possessor states.With renewed support, Pugwash will continue its efforts to leverage the expertise and connections of its members to foster dialogue between influential individuals and groups from around the world.These discussions aim to reduce misunderstandings and miscalculations in regions where nuclear risks are present, alleviate tensions, and identify and communicate policy options to mitigate those risks.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Dec. 05, 2019
Duration
53 months
Description
A lack of dialogue and understanding is an enduring problem in many regions of the world, especially where diplomatic efforts have fallen short. This problem has become particularly acute in parts of the Middle East and South Asia, where people’s fates have become deeply entwined with the actions of national leaders, violent non-governmental actors, and outside parties. Today’s urgent and interrelated global challenges call for greater engagement across dividing lines, increased appreciation for differing threat perceptions, and, above all, efforts to find non-violent solutions to conflicts where nuclear risks are present. With a proven track record and international credibility, the Pugwash Conferences on World Affairs (Pugwash) has been one of the leading organizations filling this important gap in the Middle East and South Asia through long-standing intraregional and multinational Track II dialogues.