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NOV 7, 2014 • Article
On the Verge of Democratic Consolidation: The Romanian Presidential Elections
It was David against Goliath in the Romanian presidential elections, and David won! For valuable background, read Teodor Stan's in-depth analysis of the complex political ...
NOV 7, 2014 • Podcast
Global Ethics and the Point of View of the Universe
Sidgwick's concept of looking at issues from "the point of view of the universe"--in other words, giving equal weight to everyone's interests, irrespective of ...
NOV 6, 2014 • Podcast
Philip Alston on a World Court for Human Rights
"The reason why governments are violating human rights on a grand scale is not because there is an absence of a world court," says Philip ...
OCT 31, 2014 • Podcast
The Bright Side to Big Data: Good Intentions and Ethical Questions
We wrap up our three-part series on data and privacy with a look at some ways big data can improve our communities. Technology and big ...
OCT 31, 2014 • Podcast
From Paris to Moscow: The Rise of New Far-Right Movements Across Europe
What effect has the Ukraine crisis had on the rise of ultra-nationalist forces in Russia and what has been the impact on Russia's neighbors? What ...