Transformative Technologies and Security 2026

We are living through a technological supercycle- one that’s redefining life, warfare, and power itself.

From curing disease to rewriting the rules of global competition, transformative technologies are moving faster than our laws, ethics, and institutions can keep up.

Developed by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, this course takes you beyond the headlines, giving you the tools to understand how these breakthroughs will reshape conflict, cooperation, and the core values that define society. It’s not just about what’s possible - it’s about what’s right, what’s dangerous, and what’s next.

Dive into the cutting-edge of technology with this expert-led course:

• Ethical deep-dives on AI, autonomous systems, human enhancement, and more
• Global security lens on tech’s role in conflict, inequality, and governance
• Interactive exploration of future scenarios, moral dilemmas, and strategic challenges

Learning objectives

You will learn to:

• Decode how transformative technologies are reshaping industries, geopolitics, and everyday life
• Navigate the ethical fault lines - autonomy, responsibility, bias, surveillance, enhancement
• Sharpen your critical thinking to assess future threats and unintended consequences
• Anticipate the policy debates and power struggles driving tomorrow’s security landscape

Ideal for:

• Government and international organisation officials
• Security, defence, and intelligence professionals
• Tech and private sector strategists
• Journalists, analysts, and NGO leaders navigating the ethical dimensions of innovation

Whether you're shaping policy or shaping public opinion, this course prepares you to lead in a world transformed by technology - and to ask the questions that matter before it's too late.

The GCSP reserves the right to modify the programme dates, location and fee at any time. 
15% Early-Bird Discount if you apply before 07 September 2026. GCSP Alumni qualify for a 20% discount on the standard rate of 500 CHF.