Nuclear Disengagement in Europe: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

The idea of nuclear weapon-free zones gained popularity in the early 1980s due to public concern over the nuclear threat to Europe. Pugwash and SIPRI organized a meeting to discuss the benefits and challenges of establishing such zones, including the elaboration of possible elements and procedures for their establishment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the early 1980s, a significant surge of public concern emerged over the nuclear threat posed to Europe. Already saturated with nuclear weapons, Europe faced controversial new deployments and raised alarms over military strategies for nuclear war in the region. Against this backdrop, the concept of nuclear weapon-free zones gained widespread popularity and became a political issue in Europe. Not only would these zones foster confidence and elevate the nuclear threshold, but they would also serve as crucial first steps toward a more comprehensive elimination of nuclear weapons.

To delve deeper into this topic, Pugwash and SIPRI organized a meeting in 1983. This meeting brought together an international team of lawyers, scientists, politicians, and military experts. The team provided comprehensive background information and assessed the challenges and benefits associated with the zone initiatives. Possible elements of a European zone arrangement were explored, and procedures for establishing such a zone were suggested.

The report, originally published in 1983, titled "Nuclear Disengagement in Europe," remains a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and potential of nuclear weapon-free zones in the region. It sheds light on the ongoing discussions and efforts to promote peace and security in Europe by reducing the threat of nuclear weapons.

Weight: 535g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367513689