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APR 29, 2025 Podcast

Interrogating Our “Norms” with Professor Tanisha Fazal

University of Minnesota's Professor Tanisha Fazal joins the "Values & Interests" podcast to discuss shifting geopolitical norms in a moment of global transition.

Vote to America Great Again billboard. CREDIT: Quinn Dombrowski (CC).

APR 23, 2025 Article

Erase & Rewind: The Politics of Nostalgia & its Ethical Implications

Populist leaders like Donald Trump & Vladimir Putin frequently employ nostalgic rhetoric for political gain. Tinatin Japaridze analyzes the impact & ethical downsides of this strategy.

Left to Right: Molly O'Toole, Estuardo Cifuentes, Emily Shechtman, Kate Clark. Credit: Bryan Goldberg Photography.

APR 23, 2025 Video

The State of Migration in 2025: Balancing Values and Interests at the International and Local Levels

This event examined the state of migration in 2025 at the international & local levels, featuring discussions led by Senior Fellow Michael Doyle and journalist Molly O'Toole.

APR 8, 2025 Podcast

Doubling Down on Values in a Moment of Crisis, with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hertling discusses lessons in leadership, embracing your professional ethos, and the importance of staying true to your values in times of crisis. 

Left to right: Zhanna Malekos Smith, Mai'a Cross, Diane Howard, Ann C Thresher. CREDIT: Noha Mahmoud.

APR 4, 2025 Video

Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy

In this event, Northeastern University’s Ethics Institute partnered with Carnegie Council to host a convening on the future of international space governance, security, & sustainability.