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Public Affairs: Evangelical Catholicism: Deep Reform in the 21st Century | 05/16/13
George Weigel
In this in-depth, erudite talk, George Weigel discusses the historic shift taking place in the Catholic church; the character of the new mode of Catholicism that is coming into being; his personal impressions of the new pope; and the flourishing church in Africa.
Why and How the Euro Zone Crisis Will Be Solved | 10/24/12
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard,
Julian Harper
Danish economist Jacob Funk Kirkegaard offers a contrarian take on the euro zone crisis. While he notes that there are political problems within the European Union, he argues that the crisis is an opportunity from which Europe will emerge more integrated and resilient.
Planet Money Tells the Story of Sovereign Debt | 04/24/12
Zoe Chace,
Caitlin Kenney
How can you explain the European debt crisis so that ordinary Americans can understand--and what's more, care? Through interviews and story-telling techniques, these two NPR reporters show us that it's actually a long-drawn-out love story.
The Emergency State: America's Pursuit of Absolute National Security at All Costs | 03/09/12
David C. Unger,
Joanne J. Myers
David Unger argues that because of national security fears, the U.S. has bypassed its Constitution, creating an "emergency state." The result is excessive military spending, a series of unconstitutional wars, and skewed global trade policies. He also tackles Europe's economic crisis.
The Emergency State: America's Pursuit of Absolute National Security at All Costs | 03/02/12
David C. Unger,
Joanne J. Myers
David Unger argues that because of national security fears, the U.S. has bypassed its Constitution, creating an "emergency state." The result is excessive military spending, a series of unconstitutional wars, and skewed global trade policies. He also tackles Europe's economic crisis.
The Emergency State: America's Pursuit of Absolute National Security at All Costs | 03/02/12
David C. Unger,
Joanne J. Myers
David Unger argues that because of national security fears, the U.S. has bypassed its Constitution, creating an "emergency state." The result is excessive military spending, a series of unconstitutional wars, and skewed global trade policies. He also tackles Europe's economic crisis.
Global Ethics Corner: Goodbye Euro? | 12/02/11
The euro was once thought to be a symbol of peace and prosperity in post-World War II Europe. As the sovereign debt crisis continues, are we watching the end of this currency and, more ominously, a unified Europe?
Global Ethics Corner: Goodbye Euro? | 12/02/11
The euro was once thought to be a symbol of peace and prosperity in post-World War II Europe. As the sovereign debt crisis continues, are we watching the end of this currency and, more ominously, a unified Europe?
Global Ethics Corner: Goodbye Euro? | 12/02/11
The euro was once thought to be a symbol of peace and prosperity in post-World War II Europe. As the sovereign debt crisis continues, are we watching the end of this currency and, more ominously, a unified Europe?
What Are You Reading? Carnegie Council Staff Picks | 07/23/10
These recommendations from our staff cover a lot of ground both emotionally and geographically, but they all involve some aspect of ethics and international affairs. Please feel free to add your recommendations.
Freedom for Sale: Why the World Is Trading Democracy for Security | 04/29/10
John Kampfner
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.
Freedom for Sale: Why the World Is Trading Democracy for Security | 03/25/10
John Kampfner
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.
My Italian Mission: Ethical Dilemmas & Lessons for Today | 01/19/06
Richard N. Gardner,
Joanne J. Myers
Former U.S. Ambassador Richard N. Gardner discusses the delicate balancing act of diplomacy, politics and practicality in Cold War Italy.
My Italian Mission: Ethical Dilemmas and Lessons for Today | 01/19/06
Richard N. Gardner,
Joanne J. Myers
Former U.S. Ambassador Richard N. Gardner discusses the delicate balancing act of diplomacy, politics and practicality in Cold War Italy.
The Rockefeller Foundation in Sardinia: Pesticide Politics in the Struggle Against Malaria | 03/28/05
Marcus Hall
By most accounts within and beyond Italy today, the Rockefeller Foundation freed
Sardinia of malaria, catalyzing the island's subsequent economic miracle. Yet malaria is an environmental issue as well as a health concern.
Richard N. Gardner |
Richard N. Gardner is a professor of law and international organization at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He served as the U. S. ambassador to Italy from 1977 to 1981, and as the U.S. ambassador to Spain from 1993 to 1997.
Christian Menegatti |
Christian Menegatti is managing editor and lead analyst at RGEMonitor.com.
