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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.

Portrait of Hans J. Morgenthau by O. Donnandi.

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 ...

Portrait of Hans J. Morgenthau by O. Donnandi.

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.

Portrait of Hans J. Morgenthau by O. Donnandi.

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.