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MAR 3, 2006 Podcast

The Shield and the Cloak: The Security of the Commons

Gary Hart outlines the fundamental changes that America must grapple with when confronting elusive terrorist threats. The new security regime will require a shield for ...

Arguing About War by Michael Walzer

FEB 28, 2006 Podcast

Arguing About War (2006)

For the first time since his classic "Just and Unjust Wars" was published in 1977, Professor Michael Walzer has again collected his most provocative arguments about ...

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FEB 22, 2006 Podcast

Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy Behind the Military Mind

While few soldiers may have read the works of Epictetus or Marcus Aurelius, it is undoubtedly true that the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism guides ...

The Twelve Religious Tribes of American Politics

FEB 15, 2006 Podcast

The Twelve Religious Tribes of American Politics

Steven Waldman, founder of the website belief.net.com, presents some surprising conclusions about how beliefs affect voting in the United States.

Cousins and Strangers by Chris Patten

FEB 7, 2006 Podcast

Cousins and Strangers: America, Britain, and Europe in a New Century

According to Chris Patten, Europe wants to be a partner to the United States rather than a rival. Meanwhile, America and Europe both need to ...