Podcast: The Iranian Nuclear Issue
In this episode of the podcast from Alva Murdal Centre at Uppsala University they discuss the Iranian nuclear issue with Ambassador Stephan Klement, who is the EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. Listen to podcast Podcast-Researching Peace – Uppsala University
Pugwash Statement on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Eighty years ago, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki suffered the world’s first attack by atomic bombings, the legacy of which remains visible and strongly felt today. The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs solemnly remember the defining moments of 6 and 9 August 1945 which signalled the dawn of the nuclear age. Read…
70th Anniversary of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto
On 8 July 2025 the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs hosted an event together with the Royal Society to mark the 70th anniversary of a declaration signed by Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, and nine other prominent scientists from across the world. Read more and watch recording of the event https://pugwash.org/2025/07/08/event-70th-anniversary-of-the-russell-einstein-manifesto/
How to avoid nuclear war in an era of AI and misinformation
Nuclear deterrence is no longer a two-player game, and emerging technologies further threaten the status quo. The result is a risky new nuclear age. Read article by Alexandra Witze in Nature How to avoid nuclear war in an era of AI and misinformation
What’s Next on Iran?
The dust is still settling and much remains uncertain about the full impact of Donald Trump’s air strikes against Iranian nuclear targets. What will happen next. Read article by Peter Jones, Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. What’s Next on Iran? – Policy Magazine