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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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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MAR 1, 2004 • Transcript
Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
Coll spotlights the interactions among the CIA, Pakistani intelligence (ISI), Saudi intelligence, and other hidden networks (particularly al Qaeda and its affiliates) decades before 9/11/01.
MAR 1, 2004 • Podcast
Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
Coll spotlights the interactions among the CIA, Pakistani intelligence (ISI), Saudi intelligence, and other hidden networks (particularly al Qaeda and its affiliates) decades before 9/11/01.
MAR 1, 2004 • Podcast
Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
Coll spotlights the interactions among the CIA, Pakistani intelligence (ISI), Saudi intelligence, and other hidden networks (particularly al Qaeda and its affiliates) decades before 9/11/01.
MAR 1, 2004 • Podcast
Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
Coll spotlights the interactions among the CIA, Pakistani intelligence (ISI), Saudi intelligence, and other hidden networks (particularly al Qaeda and its affiliates) decades before 9/11/01.
DEC 19, 2003 • Article
Feature Articles from Inprint Newsletter (2001–2004): Response to “Searching for a New Iraqi Identity”
Elizabeth Cole's editorial shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the aims of the Iraq Memory Foundation. While she is right in asserting that "deciding on the ...
NOV 3, 2003 • Article
"To Be Read" Book Review Column: Andrew Bacevich, "American Empire," Amy Chua, "World on Fire"
Bacevich argues that America is an empire on the basis of the events of recent decades. His narrative argument is nicely complemented by Chua’s ...
SEP 16, 2003 • Transcript
Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and Lessons for Global Power
Niall Ferguson examines the rise and demise of the British world order and its lessons for the United States.
JUN 10, 2003 • Transcript
Rogue Nation: American Unilateralism and the Failure of Good Intentions
Clyde Prestowitz sees American unilateralism, rooted in the claim to exceptionalism, as the main reason behind the growing anti-American sentiments around the world.
JUN 4, 2003 • Transcript
At War with Ourselves: Why America Is Squandering Its Chance to Build a Better World
The world’s remaining superpower has failed to grasp the importance of its global leadership responsibilities, argues Michael Hirsch. Assuming a leadership position within a ...
MAY 7, 2003 • Article
Morgenthau Lecture: Waging Modern War
Wesley Clark says the war on terror cannot be won by military means alone; the U.S. must cooperate in "police and law enforcement activities."