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MAR 14, 2006 Podcast

Interview with Dr. Barnett Rubin

"It's very difficult to be optimistic," says Dr. Rubin, one of the world's foremost experts on Afghanistan. "Still, five years ago we could never have ...

MAR 8, 2006 Podcast

Public Philosophy: Episodes and Arguments in American Civic Life

Professor Michael Sandel argues that there is an allergy among liberals to using substantive moral, and even religious arguments in politics. Yet, he notes, "it's ...

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MAR 3, 2006 Podcast

The Shield and the Cloak: The Security of the Commons

Gary Hart outlines the fundamental changes that America must grapple with when confronting elusive terrorist threats. The new security regime will require a shield for ...

Arguing About War by Michael Walzer

FEB 28, 2006 Podcast

Arguing About War (2006)

For the first time since his classic "Just and Unjust Wars" was published in 1977, Professor Michael Walzer has again collected his most provocative arguments about ...

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FEB 22, 2006 Podcast

Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy Behind the Military Mind

While few soldiers may have read the works of Epictetus or Marcus Aurelius, it is undoubtedly true that the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism guides ...

The Twelve Religious Tribes of American Politics

FEB 15, 2006 Podcast

The Twelve Religious Tribes of American Politics

Steven Waldman, founder of the website belief.net.com, presents some surprising conclusions about how beliefs affect voting in the United States.

Cousins and Strangers by Chris Patten

FEB 7, 2006 Podcast

Cousins and Strangers: America, Britain, and Europe in a New Century

According to Chris Patten, Europe wants to be a partner to the United States rather than a rival. Meanwhile, America and Europe both need to ...

American Vertigo by Bernard-Henri Levy

JAN 27, 2006 Podcast

American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville

In his entertaining and sometimes provocative book, celebrated French intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy takes a fascinating new look at the country that Americans think they ...

Mission Italy: On the Frontlines of the Cold War by Richard Gardner

JAN 19, 2006 Podcast

My Italian Mission: Ethical Dilemmas and Lessons for Today

Former U.S. Ambassador Richard N. Gardner discusses the delicate balancing act of diplomacy, politics and practicality in Cold War Italy.

Development Agenda 2006 Emyr Jones Parry

JAN 12, 2006 Podcast

Development Agenda 2006: From Ideas into Action

The UK ambassador to the UN describes the positive rethinking of development policy that occurred in 2005 and the need to make 2006 the year for action. ...