MAY 13, 2008 • Article
Ethics on Film: Discussion of "Blood Diamond"
Set during Sierra Leone's civil war in 1999, "Blood Diamond" draws attention to the fact that the diamond trade has been used to fund conflicts.
MAY 6, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: Redesigning Global Economic Governance
The financing for development conference to be held later this year in Doha could set the stage for building economic and financial multilateralism in a ...
MAY 2, 2008 • Article
Ethics on Film: Discussion of "An Inconvenient Truth"
Al Gore explains the science of global warming, describes its present-day effects, and forecasts what the future may hold in store. We can reverse this ...
MAY 1, 2008 • Article
Ethics on Film: Discussion of "Why We Fight"
In 1961, Eisenhower warned that the interests of the increasingly powerful "military-industrial complex" might one day determine the direction of U.S. policy. Has that day ...
APR 28, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Toilet Truths
Despite our ability to land a man on the moon, one-third of humanity lives without basic water and sanitation services.
APR 24, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: Building a Foundation of Trust
China's presence in Africa is often viewed as part of the scramble for resources, but it also opens the door to U.S.-China cooperation ...
APR 23, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Marrying Trade and Human Rights
When human rights are violated, policymakers are pressured to do something, and they often turn to trade for leverage. Is this incentive effective?
APR 22, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Growing Green During Downturn
With the threat of recession, the emphasis on green in business is shifting from the environment back to dollars.