Principles and Policies to Respond to This Dangerous Time | 14 March, 2026

Title: Principles and Policies to Respond to This Dangerous Time Date: 14 March, 2026 In this keynote address, Granoff examines the major global challenges facing humanity today — extreme inequality, nuclear weapons, climate risks, and the erosion of trust between nations. He argues that the core challenge is not technological capability but moral responsibility and collective political will. Drawing on international law, diplomacy, science, and ethical traditions, Granoff outlines the concept of a Global Peace Offensive — a coordinated effort using diplomacy, science, culture, law, and international cooperation to build a more secure and sustainable world. The lecture highlights: • Global inequality and its implications for human security • The risks posed by nuclear weapons and modern warfare • The role of international law and the United Nations Charter • Environmental sustainability and the interdependence of life on Earth • The need for trust-building between nations • The importance of interfaith dialogue and scientific cooperation • A renewed ethical framework for the 21st century based on responsibility to future generations Granoff emphasizes that humanity must move beyond a system focused primarily on the security of states toward a system centered on the security of people, ecosystems, and future generations. The lecture concludes with a call to remember our shared humanity and to build institutions and cultures dedicated not only to the study of conflict, but to the study and practice of peace. Speaker: Jonathan Granoff President, Global Security Institute Trustee, World Academy of Art and Science Senior Adviser and UN Representative to the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates