Explore & Engage

Framing ethical perspectives and engaging with a global audience

Latest Podcasts, Videos, & Articles

Jacques Barzun in an undated publicity photo

MAY 26, 1986 Article

Morgenthau Lecture: Is Democratic Theory for Export?

Jacques Barzun argues that democracy is a historical development peculiar to the political context in which it developed. Attempts to export it will surely fail.

MAY 12, 1985 Article

Morgenthau Lecture: Words and Deeds in Foreign Policy

Kenneth Thompson discusses how moral principles become disconnected from political actions.

Desmond Tutu, 2011. CREDIT: Jmquez via <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oyw_desmond.JPG">Wikipedia</a> (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/">CC</a>)

DEC 3, 1984 Article

The Bishop and South Africa: An Interview with Desmond Tutu

"I am glad I'm not a Westerner; I am glad I'm not white; I am glad I'm not civilized, if civilized means doing the kind ...

MAY 26, 1984 Article

Morgenthau Lecture: Interest and Conscience in Modern Diplomacy

Israeli diplomat Abba Eban examines modern developments that are said to have vitiated the power of modern-day diplomacy, refuting each in turn.

MAY 12, 1983 Article

Morgenthau Lecture: FDR's Good Neighbor Policy Revisited

Mexican diplomat Francisco Cuevas-Cancino pays tribute to FDR for pursuing a Latin American policy based on moral principles while also serving U.S. interests.