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
Did the US wipe out Iran’s nuclear programme? What researchers know
David Albright, a nuclear policy specialist and president of the Institute for Science and International Security in Washington DC, told Nature how his organization is monitoring for damage to nuclear sites following US and Israeli strikes. Did the US wipe out Iran’s nuclear programme? What researchers know
Following Israeli attacks, Iran and other Gulf states could prevent endless war through regional non-proliferation cooperation
On 13 June, Israel launched military strikes against Iran with the stated goal of destroying its nuclear programme. While the war is still unfolding with more Israeli strikes followed by Iranian counter-strikes, the risk of further escalation is high, with potentially devastating consequences across the region and beyond. Read article by Tytti Erästö, researcher at…