Against the backdrop of Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd’s powerful sculpture “Non-Violence” – the knotted gun that stands sentinel at the United Nations headquarters – Jim Luce’s writings on peace and conflict resolution offer both urgent analysis and enduring hope. Like the bronze revolver with its barrel twisted into impossibility, these essays confront the paradoxes of a world where instruments of destruction must be transformed into symbols of peace. Through decades of dedicated journalism and advocacy, Luce examines the delicate architecture of peacebuilding, from the atomic shadows of Hiroshima to the grassroots movements emerging across continents. His work recognizes that true peace extends far beyond the mere cessation of hostilities – it demands the active cultivation of justice, understanding, and shared humanity in an increasingly fractured world. In our interconnected world, the pursuit of peace and the resolution of conflict have never been more vital. As global citizens, we bear the responsibility to seek understanding and foster dialogue across borders, cultures, and ideologies. Our writings explore the complexities of peace, drawing from history and current events to advocate for solutions that uphold justice and human dignity. We believe in the power of collective action and leadership to create a world where peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of equity, respect, and shared prosperity. Follow Jim Luce on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (Twitter). © 2024 The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness – Towards Global Citizenship is published by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Supporting & Educating Young Global Leaders is affiliated with Orphans International Worldwide, Raising Global Citizens. If supporting youth is important to you, subscribe to J. Luce Foundation updates here.