Articles by Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs

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Pugwash Statement on the U.S. 2018 Nuclear Posture Review
Amb. Sergio Duarte | Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs – TRANSCEND Media Service, 12 Feb 2018

6 Feb 2018 – The expansion of the role of nuclear weapons risks triggering another round of the nuclear arms race, dramatically increases the risks of their use, and makes the road to a nuclear weapons free world even more difficult. This latest development will serve only to increase the saliency and attractiveness of nuclear weapons, and will certainly not enhance international security, let alone prospects for progress in bilateral and multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation efforts.

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Pugwash Welcomes the Completion of Chemical Weapons Destruction by Russia
Sergio Duarte | Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs – TRANSCEND Media Service, 2 Oct 2017

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons confirmed on 27 Sep 2017 that the verified destruction of those chemical weapons possessed by the Russian Federation has been completed. Pugwash welcomes this important achievement and congratulates the Russian Federation and the OPCW for their efforts, as well as the many countries and experts who have assisted in this program.

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TRANSCEND Member Sergio Duarte Is New President of [1995 Nobel Peace Laureate] Pugwash
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs – TRANSCEND Media Service, 18 Sep 2017

7 Sep 2017 – The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs is proud to announce that Sergio Duarte, former UN Undersecretary for Disarmament Affairs and a retired career diplomat from Brazil, has become its new President. He succeeds Jayantha Dhanapala, who after ten years in the role retired at the conclusion of the 62nd Pugwash Conference in Astana, on 29 Aug 2017.

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