The Great Challenge of Our Time
We live in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world in which stability and prosperity are persistently challenged by conflict, uncertainty, poverty, war, and the danger of nuclear destruction. The fear of global nuclear war has entered the minds of billions of people, young and old, in both developed and developing countries. This persistent fear can leave people feeling helpless, anxious, and uncertain about the future. The world has witnessed the terrible consequences of nuclear weapons before. Yet there are still people in positions of immense power who possess the ability to make decisions that could unleash catastrophic destruction. Some may be ignorant, arrogant, or both. Nevertheless, they continue to threaten the world with the possibility of nuclear devastation. We live in a time of great danger—and great madness. But madness does not come from nature. It is created by human beings. Human beings make decisions, create conflicts, accumulate power, and sometimes use tha...