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Government & NGOs, Society & Culture
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Jayantha Dhanapala, former Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs at the UN, gives his views on getting to zero on nuclear weapons.
After START--What N...
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Jayantha Dhanapala, former Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs at the UN, gives his views on getting to zero on nuclear weapons.
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Jayantha Dhanapala, former Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs at the UN, gives his views on getting to zero on nuclear weapons.
Global Ethics Corne...
36 Views 15:37:00 05/28/10
Will the next dominant international conflict be between state capitalism and free market capitalism? Will it supplant the war on terror? What do you think?
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Will the next dominant international conflict be between state capitalism and free market capitalism? Will it supplant the war on terror? What do you think?
A Mosque in Munich:...
2 Views 16:00:00 05/27/10
What do Nazis, the CIA, and the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in the West have in common? Journalist Ian Johnson tells the untold story of a group of ex-Soviet Mu...
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What do Nazis, the CIA, and the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in the West have in common? Journalist Ian Johnson tells the untold story of a group of ex-Soviet Muslims who defected to Germany during World War II has a lesson for today: beware of using religion as a tool.
A Mosque in Munich:...
46 Views 16:00:00 05/27/10
What do Nazis, the CIA, and the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in the West have in common? Journalist Ian Johnson tells the untold story of a group of ex-Soviet Mu...
[LESS INFO] 46 VIEWS | ADDED 16:00:00 05/27/10
What do Nazis, the CIA, and the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in the West have in common? Journalist Ian Johnson tells the untold story of a group of ex-Soviet Muslims who defected to Germany during World War II has a lesson for today: beware of using religion as a tool.
Global Ethics Corne...
35 Views 18:06:00 05/21/10
How do we meet the massive global issue of fertility without being mired in the abortion debate?
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How do we meet the massive global issue of fertility without being mired in the abortion debate?
Eclipse of the Sunn...
31 Views 16:30:00 05/19/10
1.9 million Sunni Muslims have been forced into exile following the Iraq War, says Deborah Amos. What impact is this having on these people's lives, on Iraq, and o...
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1.9 million Sunni Muslims have been forced into exile following the Iraq War, says Deborah Amos. What impact is this having on these people's lives, on Iraq, and on the region's delicate balance of power?
Eclipse of the Sunn...
1 Views 16:30:00 05/19/10
1.9 million Sunni Muslims have been forced into exile following the Iraq War, says Deborah Amos. What impact is this having on these people's lives, on Iraq, and o...
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1.9 million Sunni Muslims have been forced into exile following the Iraq War, says Deborah Amos. What impact is this having on these people's lives, on Iraq, and on the region's delicate balance of power?
Global Ethics Corne...
27 Views 15:12:00 05/14/10
Are babies born with the morality they need or do they learn it from society? Is morality a biological trait that builds communities through enlightened self-inter...
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Are babies born with the morality they need or do they learn it from society? Is morality a biological trait that builds communities through enlightened self-interest, or does it come from a spiritual being? What do you think?
Interesting Times: ...
1 Views 20:43:00 05/12/10
George Packer discusses some of his essays from the period of September 11, 2001 to November 4, 2008; the luxury of being able to write long, in-depth articles for...
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George Packer discusses some of his essays from the period of September 11, 2001 to November 4, 2008; the luxury of being able to write long, in-depth articles for The New Yorker magazine; and the uncertain future of print journalism.
Interesting Times: ...
30 Views 20:43:00 05/12/10
George Packer discusses some of his essays from the period of September 11, 2001 to November 4, 2008; the luxury of being able to write long, in-depth articles for...
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George Packer discusses some of his essays from the period of September 11, 2001 to November 4, 2008; the luxury of being able to write long, in-depth articles for The New Yorker magazine; and the uncertain future of print journalism.
Global Ethics Corne...
44 Views 17:55:00 05/07/10
Should the U.S. shed some global ambitions and responsibilities? Or, is America's global role simply too important, both to the U.S. and the world? What do you think?
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Should the U.S. shed some global ambitions and responsibilities? Or, is America's global role simply too important, both to the U.S. and the world? What do you think?
Open Primaries: Wil...
41 Views 16:59:00 05/05/10
Under the current system, California has a deadlocked, polarized legislature that can't get anything done, says Lt. Gov. Maldonado. The solution is to create an op...
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Under the current system, California has a deadlocked, polarized legislature that can't get anything done, says Lt. Gov. Maldonado. The solution is to create an open primary system. California voters will vote on this proposal in June.
Global Ethics Corne...
37 Views 18:42:00 04/30/10
Should election results accurately reflect public opinion or should elections promote effective governance?
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Should election results accurately reflect public opinion or should elections promote effective governance?
Freedom for Sale: W...
35 Views 15:29:00 04/29/10
From Russia and China to the U.S. and the U.K., many seemingly dissimilar countries have an unwritten pact, under which, consciously or not, the population trades ...
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From Russia and China to the U.S. and the U.K., many seemingly dissimilar countries have an unwritten pact, under which, consciously or not, the population trades some of their democratic rights for better living standards and political stability.
Global Ethics Corne...
23 Views 15:57:00 04/23/10
Is it time to reform the U.S. electoral structure? Should more views be represented? Do narrow interests have too much power? What do you think?
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Is it time to reform the U.S. electoral structure? Should more views be represented? Do narrow interests have too much power? What do you think?
Philosopher A.C. Grayling has created a non-religious Bible that draws from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Whatever your beliefs, you will find food for thought in this wise and witty talk.