Framing ethical perspectives
As countries grapple with global issues, such as climate change and the impact of emerging technology, the way that nations interact has never been more consequential. Our experts, programming, and impact initiatives work to analyze the foreign policy of the United States and other nations with an aim to explore shared values and produce agenda-setting resources.
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International affairs, global governance, and more
DEC 15, 2025 • Video
The Ethics of Decision-Making in National Security
APR 9, 2026 • Article
Realism vs. Pragmatism: Understanding America’s New Rhetorical Landscape
Amid Trump's fiery rhetoric and debates over "realism," Professor Jason Ralph writes that "pragmatism" may offer a better alternative for the American public.
AUG 14, 2025 • Podcast
Values, Realism, and U.S. Foreign Policy, with Alexander Vindman
Alexander Vindman joins "Values & Interests" to discuss the critical interplay between morality and power in the practice of geopolitics.
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Ethics & International Affairs Journal
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NOV 17, 2006 • Article
REVIEW: The Good Fight
In the wake of the Democrats' return to power, Council Associate Marcus Roberts examines liberal foreign policy approaches through Peter Beinart's new book.
NOV 2, 2006 • Podcast
Ethical Considerations: Law, Foreign Policy, and The War on Terror
Former Navy General Counsel Alberto Mora fought to stop policies that authorized cruelty toward terror suspects. "Cruelty harms our nation's legal, foreign policy, and national ...
NOV 2, 2006 • Article
Morgenthau Lecture: Ethical Considerations: Law, Foreign Policy, and the War on Terror
As Navy General Counsel, Alberto Mora fought to stop policies authorizing cruelty toward terror suspects. "Cruelty harms our nation's foreign policy and national security interests."
OCT 26, 2006 • Podcast
North Korea's Nuclear Detonation and Northeast Asian Politics
Are the major powers prepared to live with a nuclear North Korea if the detonation acts as a check on U.S. power? How will ...
SEP 15, 2006 • Podcast
Uberpower: The Imperial Temptation of America
International resentment and lack of legitimacy is the high price that America is paying for its imperial ambitions, says Josef Joffe. To repair the damage, ...
SEP 12, 2006 • Podcast
Devin Stewart Interviews Ian Bremmer
"The J Curve is the nonlinear relationship between openness and stability," says Ian Bremmer, and it is important to recognise that a sudden increase of ...
JUN 21, 2006 • Article
Stop the Bleeding of American Legitimacy
Branding the suicides of three Guantanamo detainees "an act of asymmetric warfare" is an act of superpower suicide. The global perception of a disregard ...
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 ...
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.
OCT 19, 2005 • Podcast
Chinese Ambitions and the Future of Asia
American attention is focused on the "war on terror." But 20 years from now we may look back and realise that the rise of China and ...