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.
Foreign Policy Resources
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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FEB 20, 2002 • Transcript
Ending Terrorism: A Strategy for the Future (New York Forum #3)
The U.S. has set out to end terrorism. But can it achieve this objective while also maintaining a strategic balance in an area of ...
FEB 20, 2002 • Podcast
Ending Terrorism: A Strategy for the Future (New York Forum #3)
The U.S. has set out to end terrorism. But can it achieve this objective while also maintaining a strategic balance in an area of ...
FEB 5, 2002 • Transcript
Multilateralism and U.S. Foreign Policy: Ambivalent Engagement
After analyzing a number of specific global policy issues, Forman and Patrick advise that when dealing with transnational challenges, "unilateralism is neither wise nor sustainable."
JAN 10, 2002 • Transcript
Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos
The teachings of ancient Greek, Roman and Chinese philosophers are relevant in today's foreign policy environment because every current and future challenge to civilization has ...
DEC 12, 2001 • Transcript
The Secret Strength of American Foreign Policy
Many have accused the United States of being negligent in the area of foreign policy, yet, according to Walter Russell Mead, almost no other country ...
OCT 29, 2001 • Transcript
America and Political Islam: Clash of Cultures or Clash of Interests?
Fifty years ago, the entire Middle East used to admire the United States, viewing it as an island of progressivism in a Europe-centric world. Today ...
MAY 11, 2001 • Article
Should Traditional Nuclear Deterrence Be Abandoned?
Public panel in Washington, D.C., cosponsored with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and The Century Foundation.
FEB 15, 2001 • Article
Moral Dilemmas of U.S. Policy Toward Iraq
When it comes to issues such as imposing sanctions, pursuing assassination, overthrowing regimes, and waging war, the moral questions may be the most important ones.
JAN 21, 2001 • Transcript
Six Nightmares: Real Threats in a Dangerous World and How America Can Meet Them
Anthony Lake argues that the United States cannot afford to be lax about its security in a world plagued by episodes of high terrorism and ...
OCT 16, 2000 • Article
The Yugoslav Elections: Predicted Scenarios and the U.S. Response
Balkans forum participants discuss Kostunica's surprise victory and the next steps towards democratic consolidation in Serbia.