Foreign Policy

Framing ethical perspectives

As countries grapple with global issues, such as climate change and the impact of emerging technology, the way that nations interact has never been more consequential. Our experts, programming, and impact initiatives work to analyze the foreign policy of the United States and other nations with an aim to explore shared values and produce agenda-setting resources.

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International affairs, global governance, and more

MAR 28, 2024 Podcast

The Humanization of Warfare: Ethics, Law, and Civilians in Conflict

APR 9, 2024 Video

Algorithms of War: The Use of AI in Armed Conflict

From Gaza to Ukraine, the military applications of AI are fundamentally reshaping the ethics of war. How should policymakers navigate AI’s inherent trade-offs?

MAR 28, 2024 Video

Unlocking Cooperation: The Global South and Global North

In the inaugural panel of the "Unlocking Cooperation" series, Ramu Damodaran leads a discussion on forging a path forward for Global South/North collaboration.

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SEP 15, 2005 Podcast

Evangelical Reflections on the U.S. Role In the World

A discussion of the growing importance of religious groups in advancing international human rights causes, from the Sudan to Korea.

MAY 12, 2005 Podcast

Ending Torture and Secret Detention in America's Name

The abuses at Abu Ghraib, Guantánamo, and elsewhere, have undermined our standing around the world, say Posner and Hutson.

Return to Greatness: How America Lost Its Sense of Purpose and What It Needs To Do to Recover It by Alan Wolfe

APR 19, 2005 Podcast

Return to Greatness: How America Lost Its Sense of Purpose and What It Needs to Do to Recover It

In a candid discussion of American politics and ideals, Alan Wolfe looks to the future and how the U.S. can keep liberty and equality ...

APR 12, 2005 Transcript

American Power and Development

Dr. Birdsall illuminates the intersection of globalization, development and American dominance, with special interest in improving America's use of soft power in foreign policy.

APR 12, 2005 Podcast

American Power and Development

Dr. Birdsall illuminates the intersection of globalization, development and American dominance, with special interest in improving America's use of soft power in foreign policy.

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MAR 8, 2005 Transcript

America and the World: Ethical Dimensions to Power

Taking Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms"—freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of worship, and freedom of expression—as a departure point, Joel Rosenthal and Michael ...

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MAR 8, 2005 Podcast

America and the World: Ethical Dimensions to Power

Taking Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms"—freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of worship, and freedom of expression—as a departure point, Joel Rosenthal and Michael ...

Beyond the Age of Innocence: Rebuilding Trust Between America and the World

MAR 2, 2005 Podcast

Beyond the Age of Innocence: Rebuilding Trust Between America and the World

Mahbubani observes that much of the world is disappointed with America's leadership, and yet would like it to take the lead in creating a stable ...

FEB 3, 2005 Transcript

Conflict and Order in the New Age of Preventive War

Nichols believes that the norm against preventive military action is rapidly being eroded and that we are headed into an era where preventive war will ...

FEB 3, 2005 Podcast

Conflict and Order in the New Age of Preventive War

Nichols believes that the norm against preventive military action is rapidly being eroded and that we are headed into an era where preventive war will ...