Volume 5 Issue 3 Part 1

Part 1 of this issue underscores the critical themes of Human Security and Education. Both themes are inextricably linked to the World Academy of Art & Science’s overarching mission. The articles in the first part explore the role of human security as a unifying frame of reference and effective force for addressing a wide range of high priority social objectives. The articles covered in the education section serve as a clarion call for a paradigm shift in education

Myth, Hiroshima and Fear: How we Overestimated the Usefulness of the Bomb

We rely on nuclear deterrence out of habit and because doctrines and ideas developed during the Cold War got locked in place by fear. But now we have emerged from the Cold War ... Read more

Sovereignty and Nuclear Weapons: The Need for Real Sovereign Authority Rooted in the People’s Global Expectations about Survival, Peace and Security

The paper argues for a wider, inclusive concept of sovereignty that accords full recognition ... Read more

How Reliance on Nuclear Weapons Erodes and Distorts International Law and Global Order

One rule of non-possession for all will be far more conducive than our present world of nuclear haves and have-nots to the development of ... Read more

Re-examining the 1996 ICJ Advisory Opinion: Concerning the Legality of Nuclear Weapons

There can be no reasonable situation where threat of use of nuclear weapons would be justified for self-defence. But such a threat exists in the very possession of nuclear weapons themselves ... Read more

India’s Disarmament Initiative 1988: Continuing Relevance, Valid Pointers for an NWFW

Cooperative security, in place of the current competitive security, is needed to meet not only the requirement of nuclear disarmament but also the many ...Read more

Nuclear Threats and Security

The core of the nuclear weapons problem is the challenge of evolving effective institutions for global governance. The solution to this and other serious challenges can only be resolved by humanity as a whole ...Read more

An Arctic Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone – Needed Now

Governance requires new national and multinational agreements; now is the time to gain acceptance for a future nuclear-weapon-free Arctic ...Read more

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Origins and Pathways for the Future of the World Academy of Art & Science Strategic Perspectives and Opportunities Garry Jacobs, Janani Ramanathan, Amanda Ellis, Phoebe Koundouri, Nebojša Nešković, Donato Kiniger-Passigli, Ketan Patel, Ivo Šlaus, Walton Stinson, Ralph Wolff, Alberto Zucconi WAAS seeks to evolve from an intellectual think tank into an impactful organization with the capacity to effectuate concrete changes in the world at large. Our aim is to ensure a better future for all. Human Security for All provides us with the overall framework, direction and perspective true to the Academy’s founding vision. Read more	Technology for Good Spotlights Human Security at the Consumer Electronics Show Grant Schreiber CES has emerged as a beacon of progress in the grand tapestry of human security and technology, represented by WAAS and the HS4A campaign. Read more
Human Security Starts at Home: The Case for SDG Localisation Thomas Reuter Cross-sectoral engagement among different actors, including the government, the private sector, civil society organisations and individual citizens, is an important step toward SDG implementation Read more	Empowering the Future of Health: Leadership and Human Security in Global Healthcare Savitri Chandrasekaran By focusing on the well-being of individuals, fostering collaborative innovation, integrating environmental and healthcare strategies, and committing to international cooperation, we can build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable healthcare system. Read more
ICT & Generative Artificial Intelligence Powered Hybrid Model for Future Education Amine Jaouadi, Abderrahmane Maaradji Generative AI has emerged as a game-changer in education. It can significantly impact student learning by adapting content to individual needs and offering a highly personalized learning experience. Read more	Five Times Five: Reinventing Education for the 21st Century Ismail Serageldin The old disciplinary silos in education, research and teaching will no longer be adequate. We will need to cross disciplines to understand and deal with our multi-dimensional and complex problems. Read more
Global System Change: A Whole System, Nature-Based Framework for Sustainability, System Change and Responsible Investing Frank Dixon Education reflects society. Our society is focused on maximizing economic growth and shareholder returns. Read more	Reflections on Education and Employment: Relevance to Sustainability Fadwa El Guindi The human world is not homogeneous, nor are its problems. Neither homogeneity nor linearity should be assumed. Read more
Problems, Problem Solving, and Education: An Inquiry into “Convention” as a Problem and What We Might Do About It Susan Clark The goal of our colleges and universities is or should be to cultivate graduates who are willing and able to be self-governing in their personal and social lives, and contribute to problem resolution—personal and societal. Read more	Successful Development of Global Education within Ian Donald School of Ultrasound Asim Kurjak, Milan Stanojevic Each Ian Donald Chapter has developed according to the character of the respective country and culture. This structure permits international cross-fertilization of ideas while remaining sensitive to the uniqueness of each participating country throughout the world. Read more
How the Human Spirit, Pope Francis, UN Networks, and Enlightened Partners Can Secure Human Flourishing, Environmental Stewardship, and Upgrade World Politics Quickly Lloyd Etheredge Recently, the world’s online education resources have become superb. It is almost criminal not to make them available to everyone. Read more

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