Character and Leadership: A Conversation with Lt. General (ret.) Mark Hertling

Mar 13, 2026 63 min watch

How can we rebuild trust and reinvigorate values-based leadership amid domestic and geopolitical upheaval?

U.S. Army Lt. General (ret.) Mark Hertling visits Carnegie Council to discuss the state of U.S. foreign policy, the release of his new book If I Don’t Return, and the moral-political fork in the road in America in 2026.

Access the full event below. You can purchase Lt. General Hertling's book here.

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is an independent and nonpartisan nonprofit. The views expressed within this event are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Carnegie Council.

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