Pamphlet from European Nuclear Disarmament containing two articles by Hungarian activist Ferenc Koszegi detailing the rise of independent peace groups within Hungary. Koszegi describes the make-up of the groups (mostly ages 14-20 and in secondary schools, along with religious groups) and problems for their growth and effectiveness, including the potential co-option by the existing state peace council and outside manipulation. He argues that the groups should increase communication networks and open dialogue with the west in order to survive and prosper. The pamphlet also contains the transcript of a speech delivered by E.P. Thompson to an independent peace group in Budapest advocating for such peace groups and the transcending of Cold War rhetoric for the purpose of nuclear disarmament.

Creators

Koszegi, Ferenc

European Nuclear Disarmament (Organization)

Thompson, E. P. (Edward Palmer), 1924-1993

Subjects Discussed

• Nuclear disarmament
• Peace movements--Hungary
• Peace movements--Soviet Union

Locations discussed

• Hungary
• Soviet Union

Appears in Collections

• Nuclear Debate Pamphlets

Source

• Ferenc Koszegi and E.P. Thompson, "The New Hungarian Peace Movement," END Special Report, European Nuclear Disarmament and the Merlin Press, 1982. Contributed to NPIHP by Matthew Evangelista. Reproduced with the permission of Ben Thompson, Kate Thompson, and the Merlin Press, http://www.merlinpress.co.uk

Type

• Pamphlet

Language

• English

Publishers

• Nuclear Proliferation International History Project (NPIHP)

Rights

• NPIHP Pamphlets - Content in the Digital Archive is made available for non-commercial research and educational use. Copyright is retained by the rights holders in accordance with US and international copyright laws. When possible, rights holders have been contacted for permission to reproduce their materials. Rights holders may contact the project at NPIHP@wilsoncenter.org

Record ID

• 113738