Values & Interests

A Carnegie Council series

The "Values & Interests" podcast and event series takes a deep dive into the ethical tensions and tradeoffs at the heart of decision-making across geopolitics, tech, philosophy, and business.

Explore how ethics can serve as a tool for making more reflective and responsible choices. Hear from leaders and experts who have spent their careers reckoning with critical ethical questions across their personal and professional lives. Whether facing daily decisions or tackling global issues, you’ll uncover new approaches for navigating the complex and often fraught relationship between our own values and interests.

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Drawing on a multi-decade career at the intersection of law enforcement and geopolitics, Gilles Michaud, UN under-secretary-general for safety and security, joins the podcast to discuss the moral and political challenges facing UN personnel and the future of the institution.

He also reflects on lessons learned and how anyone can cultivate moral and professional resilience in an increasingly unstable and dangerous world.

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FEB 7, 2025 Podcast

Values & Interests: Trailer to the Series

This new podcast series takes a deep dive into the ethical tensions and tradeoffs at the heart of decision-making in today’s interconnected world.