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Syria: The Fall of ...
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15:38:34 11/07/12

David W. Lesch has traveled to Syria repeatedly since 1989 and met President Bashar al-Assad several times in the mid-2000s. He discusses the conflict in the influ...

Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad

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Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad

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David W. Lesch has traveled to Syria repeatedly since 1989 and met President Bashar al-Assad several times in the mid-2000s. He discusses the conflict in the influential Middle Eastern nation, why an American intervention is a dangerous idea, and why Assad has cracked down so absolutely.

Global Ethics Corne...
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16:45:20 11/05/12

(This was originally posted on April 23, 2010.) Is it time to reform the U.S. electoral structure? Should more views be represented? Do narrow interests have too m...

Global Ethics Corner: Should U.S. Elections be Reformed?

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Global Ethics Corner: Should U.S. Elections be Reformed?

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(This was originally posted on April 23, 2010.) 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?

Global Ethics Corne...
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21:00:00 10/31/12

Is the UN right to condemn the death penalty--even if it abides by international law? Or should it stay within the confines of existing human rights legislation, a...

Global Ethics Corner: Should the UN Condemn the Death Penalty?

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Global Ethics Corner: Should the UN Condemn the Death Penalty?

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Is the UN right to condemn the death penalty--even if it abides by international law? Or should it stay within the confines of existing human rights legislation, and leave the advocacy of legislative changes to others? What do you think?

Public Affairs: Ame...
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20:23:41 10/26/12

The good, the bad, and the ugly: distinguished Singaporean Kishore Mahbubani politely but firmly tells Americans how Asians see them, and warns, the world that is ...

Public Affairs: America in the 21st Century: A View from Asia

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Public Affairs: America in the 21st Century: A View from Asia

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The good, the bad, and the ugly: distinguished Singaporean Kishore Mahbubani politely but firmly tells Americans how Asians see them, and warns, the world that is coming is a world outside your comfort zones.

Ethics Matter: Envi...
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20:20:18 10/26/12

It's wrong to say Americans are addicted to fossil fuel. The addicts are oil and gas company executives, who won't give up their profits. Until we put a price on c...

Ethics Matter: Environmentalist Bill McKibben on Climate Change

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Ethics Matter: Environmentalist Bill McKibben on Climate Change

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It's wrong to say Americans are addicted to fossil fuel. The addicts are oil and gas company executives, who won't give up their profits. Until we put a price on carbon that reflects the damage it does in the atmosphere, we'll continue to have this catastrophic market failure and moral failure.

Steven Pinker and R...
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18:09:38 10/24/12

In this vigorous discussion, two leading thinkers in global affairs--Harvard professor Steven Pinker and Atlantic correspondent Robert D. Kaplan--take on the subje...

Steven Pinker and Robert D. Kaplan: Is the World Becoming More...

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Steven Pinker and Robert D. Kaplan: Is the World Becoming More Peaceful?

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In this vigorous discussion, two leading thinkers in global affairs--Harvard professor Steven Pinker and Atlantic correspondent Robert D. Kaplan--take on the subject of world peace, a core interest of Carnegie Council.

Thought Leader Juan...
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16:48:15 10/23/12

We may have globalization, we have more interconnectedness, lots of things are happening, more trade. But what's the moral compass? You have the feeling that the c...

Thought Leader Juan Somavia on World Peace

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Thought Leader Juan Somavia on World Peace

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We may have globalization, we have more interconnectedness, lots of things are happening, more trade. But what's the moral compass? You have the feeling that the compass is 'If you can get away with it, it's all right. If you are not found out, okay.'

Thought Leader Juan...
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16:48:15 10/23/12

We may have globalization, we have more interconnectedness, lots of things are happening, more trade. But what's the moral compass? You have the feeling that the c...

Thought Leader Juan Somavia on World Peace

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Thought Leader Juan Somavia on World Peace

Global Ethics Corne...
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16:00:00 10/22/12

Anti-gay legislation is garnering support in Ukraine and many other countries are backtracking on equal rights for homosexuals. Is there anything international ins...

Global Ethics Corner: Anti-Gay Legislation: What Can Be Done?

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Global Ethics Corner: Anti-Gay Legislation: What Can Be Done?

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Anti-gay legislation is garnering support in Ukraine and many other countries are backtracking on equal rights for homosexuals. Is there anything international institutions can do to stop sovereign nations from passing anti-gay laws? Is condemnation enough?

From the Ruins of E...
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20:18:00 10/16/12

Pankaj Mishra explores the little-known history of the first generation of Asian intellectuals, such as China's Liang Qichao and the Persian political activist al-...

From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia

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From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia

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Pankaj Mishra explores the little-known history of the first generation of Asian intellectuals, such as China's Liang Qichao and the Persian political activist al-Afghani, and discusses how their ideas influenced Asia's postcolonial state-building programs.

From the Ruins of E...
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20:18:00 10/16/12

Pankaj Mishra explores the little-known history of the first generation of Asian intellectuals, such as China's Liang Qichao and the Persian political activist al-...

From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia

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From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia

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Pankaj Mishra explores the little-known history of the first generation of Asian intellectuals, such as China's Liang Qichao and the Persian political activist al-Afghani, and discusses how their ideas influenced Asia's postcolonial state-building programs.

Global Ethics Corne...
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14:31:00 10/15/12

Now that scientists are able to create fertile mammal eggs using stem cells, many people are asking some tough ethical questions. Has science gone too far this tim...

Global Ethics Corner: The Future of Stem Cell Research: Has Sc...

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Global Ethics Corner: The Future of Stem Cell Research: Has Science Gone Too Far?

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Now that scientists are able to create fertile mammal eggs using stem cells, many people are asking some tough ethical questions. Has science gone too far this time? How can we manage the benefits of stem cell research, against the potential moral pitfalls?

Public Affairs: The...
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19:58:00 10/10/12

Haidt is one of the smartest and most creative psychologists alive, and his newest book, The Righteous Mind, is a tour de force--a brave, brilliant and eloquent ex...

Public Affairs: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divide...

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Public Affairs: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

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Haidt is one of the smartest and most creative psychologists alive, and his newest book, The Righteous Mind, is a tour de force--a brave, brilliant and eloquent exploration of the most important issues of our time. It will challenge the way you think about liberals and conservatives, atheism and religion, good and evil.--Paul Bloom, Yale University.

Global Ethics Corne...
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15:51:00 10/09/12

Under rules codified at the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomatic missions are generally considered inviolable. But with the murder of Libya Ambassador Chris Stevens ...

Global Ethics Corner: Is the Special Status of Diplomatic Miss...

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Global Ethics Corner: Is the Special Status of Diplomatic Missions a Thing of the Past?

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Under rules codified at the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomatic missions are generally considered inviolable. But with the murder of Libya Ambassador Chris Stevens in mind, is this special status changing? How can the Vienna Convention be upheld?

Balancing Security ...
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19:13:00 10/05/12

How do you balance security and civil rights when protecting New York City, America's most enduring terrorist target? NY Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly discusse...

Balancing Security and Civil Liberties in the Post-9/11 Era

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Balancing Security and Civil Liberties in the Post-9/11 Era

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How do you balance security and civil rights when protecting New York City, America's most enduring terrorist target? NY Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly discusses the controversial stop and frisk law, the role of technology and police stationed overseas, and publicly announces the expansion of video recording of post-arrest statements.

Ethics Matter: Damb...
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19:07:00 10/05/12

Aid has failed to create economic growth, says Moyo, and allows governments to evade their responsibilities. So when people say that aid provides essential service...

Ethics Matter: Dambisa Moyo on How Aid to Africa is Harmful

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Ethics Matter: Dambisa Moyo on How Aid to Africa is Harmful

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Aid has failed to create economic growth, says Moyo, and allows governments to evade their responsibilities. So when people say that aid provides essential services, they're missing the point. Except when disaster strikes, governments should be responsible for their citizens, not the international community.

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Global Ethics Corner: When Are Drones Strikes Ethical?
05/04/12

President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser recently defended drone strikes, saying they are legal, wise, and moral. But, citing international law, many critics question this approach, especially in a non-combat zone like Pakistan. Is it ethically problematic to rely on drone strikes?