Two new reports assess the effect of emerging undersea technologies on ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and strategic stability. They arise from work led by British Pugwash with BASIC in a close, supporting role.
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Mapping Disarmament in the UK
Published on 19th February 2015 in Projects 2009-2012 – feed, Disarmament
In response to a high level request for an overview of UK non-governmental work on nuclear disarmament, British Pugwash has produced a directory of the UK-based NGOs and individual experts that have a focus on the non-proliferation and disarmament of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
Advancing UK and European leadership in nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament
Published on 19th February 2015 in Projects 2009-2012 – feed, Disarmament, NPT
This project aimed to promote European dialogue for progress in the May 2010 NPT Review Conference. It was led by the President of International Pugwash, Amb. Jayantha Dhanapala, who chaired the 1995 Review and Extension Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Rotblat Essay Competition
Published on 19th February 2015 in Projects 2009-2012 – feed, Chemical and Biological Weapons
In 2007, British Pugwash launched an annual essay competition in honour of Professor Joseph Rotblat. Closing shortly after the general election in May, the 2010 competition asked what advice should be given to the next Government on a science and technology topic of the entrants’ choosing.
The Management of Separated Plutonium in the UK
Published on 19th February 2015 in Nuclear Weapons, Fissile Materials, Projects 2000-2008 – feed
This working group, established in 2008 to explore options for the management of separated plutonium in the UK, addressed three possible options for the disposition of the UK plutonium stocks.
The Role of Independent Scientists in WMD Threat Assessment
Published on 19th February 2015 in Projects 2000-2008 – feed, Weapons of Mass Destruction
In 2008, British Pugwash co-sponsored with the Croatian Pugwash Group a NATO Advanced Research Workshop.