Carlos Umaña

We are living through a critical moment. The recent attack on Iran not only aggravates instability in the Middle East but also reminds us once again of an uncomfortable truth: war never offers sustainable solutions. Every military escalation opens a…

It exacerbates regional instability, puts civilians at risk, and accelerates nuclear proliferation The recent massive attack launched by the United States and Israel against Iran marks an alarming turning point for stability in the Middle East and for the already…

On Saturday, February 14, Pedro Sánchez delivered the following speech at the Munich Security Conference: “Thank you very much. Good morning. I’ve come to Munich to meet with friends and allies, to listen to experts, and to show Spain’s commitment…

On Monday, April 28, a massive blackout engulfed the entirety of peninsular Spain, Portugal, and parts of Southern France. Nothing worked—no cell phones, no trains. I was in the subway station when everything suddenly went dark. My first thought: the…

Author’s presentation on the occasion of the IPPNW European Forum meeting, Hamburg, Germany, 21 January 2023 I am honored to speak on such a special occasion, to such a special crowd, and humbled to do so in such a special…

December 1 marked the 72nd anniversary of Costa Rica’s extraordinary decision to abolish its armed forces.  Dr. Carlos Umaña, a Costa Rican from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), explains the background and reflects on the meaning of…