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Carnegie Council PodcastsMoral Courage, Individual Agency, and Institutional Trust
Asha Rangappa, a former FBI special agent and current senior lecturer at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, joins "Values & Interests" to discuss how…
Carnegie Council PodcastsCarnegie Ethics Fellows Symposium 2026
Over two years, our Carnegie Ethics Fellows have been meeting with professionals across the international affairs field to learn about ethical decision-making…
Carnegie Council PodcastsRe-centering Ethics: Finding a Path Forward in a Fragmented World
How does ethics shape the way we understand and respond to the defining challenges of our time? For Global Ethics Day 2026, experts from across disciplines…
Carnegie Council PodcastsCooperation Against All Odds: Transnational Networks and the Future of Global Order
How do we explain breakthroughs in international cooperation that seem to defy the odds, especially during periods of great power competition and geopolitical…
Carnegie Council PodcastsState Sovereignty in the Age of AI
AI is having a seismic impact on how states interact with each other. As the frontier AI labs of the U.S. and China drive innovation forward, dominate compute…
Carnegie Council PodcastsMultilateralism By and For the People
People are rapidly losing faith in multilateral institutions. Heela Rasool-Ayub, co-director of the Power, People, and Planet Initiative at New America, joined…
Carnegie Council PodcastsCooperation as a Source of Power
Can cooperation remain a source of influence in an era of growing competition? Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Bulgaria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined…
Carnegie Council PodcastsListening to Conflict: Human Experience of War
As new technologies transform the way wars are fought, the ethical and humanitarian stakes of armed conflict continue to evolve. With the rise of cyber and…
Carnegie Council PodcastsA New Breed of American Oligarch
How has private wealth accumulation by a select few undermined both U.S. democracy and global security? Author and journalist Casey Michel joins "Values &…
Carnegie Council PodcastsDemocracy as a Moral Principle
Freedom House CEO Jamie Fly and Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal interrogate why democracy is both a moral and a political principle, the regression…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEthics on Film: Discussion of "The Brink of War"
In this "Ethical Article," Kathleen Egan reviews Michael Russell Gunn's "The Brink of War." She discusses issues related to nuclear ethics in the film, which…
Carnegie Council PodcastsPreparing Ethical Leaders in a Fragmented World
What does ethical leadership require in an era of polarization, institutional distrust, and geopolitical upheaval? In this episode of "Values & Interests,"…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Myth of AI Inevitability
Artificial intelligence is increasingly framed as an unstoppable force that will reshape economies, societies, and even human civilization. But what if that…
Carnegie Council PodcastsSoft Power in an Era of Nationalism
What makes power endure? University of Bonn's Hendrik W. Ohnesorge explores the relationship between influence, values, and international leadership, arguing…
Carnegie Council PodcastsHubris and the Fog of War: Unpacking the U.S.-Iran Conflict
Iran and the United States have been adversaries for decades. But caught in the middle are the 92 million Iranians with "90 million opinions" on their…
Carnegie Council PodcastsDemocracy in Retreat
In the last twenty years rights and liberties have eroded across more of the world than they have advanced. The cumulative effect is a transformed…
Carnegie Council PodcastsNuclear Ethics
We are walking a fraying nuclear tightrope. Russia, China, and the U.S. are expanding their nuclear capabilities; extended deterrence is strained to the…
Carnegie Council PodcastsPracticing Strategic Empathy and Navigating Competing Values
In a world experiencing a seismic shift in the values and principles that guide geopolitics, how can we practice strategic empathy without succumbing to moral…
Carnegie Council PodcastsBuilding Moral and Professional Resilience
Gilles Michaud, UN under-secretary-general for safety and security, joins the "Values & Interests" podcast to examine the moral and political challenges facing…
Carnegie Council PodcastsU.S. Power and Principle
America's post–World War II calculus guiding the relationship between power and principle has shifted dramatically. The result is a moment in which U.S…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Ethics of AI Agents in Global Governance
The adoption of AI agents is expanding rapidly, particularly within multilateral and diplomatic spaces. Such integration presents a myriad of new ethical…
Carnegie Council PodcastsGeopolitics in a Fracturing World, with Aarathi Krishnan
In a fracturing world awash with belligerent rhetoric, where are the real geopolitical pressure points and what forces are driving them? Aarathi Krishnan, CEO…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Gaslighting of America, with Professor Mathias Risse
What is fueling the post-truth era in American politics, and why is it working? Professor Mathias Risse of the Harvard Kennedy School argues that…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEthics on Film: Discussion of "One Battle After Another"
In this "Ethical Article," Alex Woodson reviews Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning film "One Battle After Another." He discusses gender roles, white…
Carnegie Council PodcastsAmoral American Power, with Professor Matias Spektor
For decades, America couched its foreign policy not only in the language of interests, but in universal values such as freedom and human rights. But what…
Carnegie Council PodcastsWhy Space Matters and How to Govern It
Since the establishment of the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, space has been understood to be a "global commons" in which no country has sovereignty. But today…
Carnegie Council PodcastsKeeping it Real(ism), with Assoc. Professor Paul Poast
Realism—the international relations theory centered on power, national interests, and anarchy—is having a political moment. From the halls of the Munich…
Carnegie Council PodcastsA Moral Rupture
As moral relativists try to sanitize Trump's transgressive policies, Canada's Prime Minister Carney warns, "We are in the midst of a rupture, not a…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEmbracing Empathy and Responsible Power, with Dr. Claire Yorke
Are power and empathy incompatible? Dr. Claire Yorke joins the "Values & Interests" podcast to discuss her new book, "Empathy in Politics and Leadership."…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Ethics of Decision-Making in National Security, with Avril D. Haines
Avril D. Haines, former director of national intelligence, visited Carnegie Council in October to deliver the Second Charles W. Kegley, Jr. Annual Lecture…
Carnegie Council PodcastsRe-examining our Capacity for Just Peace
For decades, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs has rigorously explored the tension between perpetual conflict and the value of human life…
Carnegie Council PodcastsGeopolitics in an Era of AGI
The international system of the past 80 years was constructed around the principles of sovereignty and self-determination. These pillars of geopolitics now…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Principle of Pragmatic Idealism, with Björn Holmberg
What are the political and human risks of a world increasingly defined by transactional politics and national interests? Björn Holmberg, executive director of…
Carnegie Council PodcastsAddressing Climate Migration & Considerations for the Future
Rising global temperatures and a shift in climate patterns have rapidly increased the number of climate migrants. As the world faces these new geopolitical…
Carnegie Council PodcastsMisinformation and the Global Manosphere, with Odanga Madung
How is the information landscape contributing to democratic backsliding around the world? Kenyan journalist and researcher Odanga Madung joins the "Values &…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEthics on Film: Discussion of "A House of Dynamite"
In this "Ethical Article" Kathleen Egan reviews the new Netflix film "A House of Dynamite." She discusses the many ethical decisions facing leaders when a…
Carnegie Council PodcastsRe-envisioning Humanitarianism for a Changing World
For those dedicated to humanitarianism, 2025 marks an inflection point, one that requires us to grapple with the question: How might we re-envision…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Cost of Military Primacy, with Peter Harris
What is the cost of America pursuing a strategy of military primacy post-WWII? Peter Harris, associate professor at Colorado State University, joins the…
Carnegie Council PodcastsPost-Liberal American Power
The defunding of U.S. soft power institutions, significant cuts to foreign aid, and the embrace of an aggressive transactional style of diplomacy have…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEthics in a Post-Liberal World
Seven months into Trump's second term, liberal principles hang in the balance. Bringing these norms back to life will require courage and the power of states…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Ethical Abyss: A Tech Ecosystem Reliant on Conflict, with Professor Elke Schwarz
The race to develop the latest AI-enabled military technology is often justified as essential to preserving democracy. Yet, this "virtuous" messaging deployed…
Carnegie Council PodcastsValues, Realism, and U.S. Foreign Policy, with Alexander Vindman
How can the U.S. pursue a realist foreign policy without abandoning its core values? Alexander Vindman, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and former…
Carnegie Council PodcastsLiving a Moral Life in a Catastrophic World, with Philosopher Travis Rieder
Moral philosopher Travis Rieder joins "Values & Interests" to explore how we might pursue ethical lives in an era of global crisis. From climate change and…
Carnegie Council PodcastsInvesting in Your Ethical Infrastructure, with Dr. Simon Longstaff
For the latest episode of "Values & Interests," Dr. Simon Longstaff, executive director of The Ethics Centre, visits Carnegie Council for a wide-ranging…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEthics on Film: Discussion of "Mountainhead"
In this "Ethical Article" Alex Woodson reviews HBO's "Mountainhead," discussing ethical issues around emerging tech and the power and influence of…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEmpowerment, Ownership, & Agency: Building an Inclusive AI Future, with Jimena Viveros
What will it take to build an inclusive technological future? International lawyer and AI expert Jimena Viveros joins Values & Interests to explore why…
Carnegie Council PodcastsEthics on Film: Discussion of "I'm Still Here"
In this "Ethical Article" Alex Woodson reviews the 2024 Oscar-winning Braziilian film "I'm Still Here," discussing ethical issues surrounding Brazil's military…
Carnegie Council PodcastsIn Search of a Migration Governance Framework for the Modern Age
In this "Ethical Article" Susie Han says that the time for a crisis-driven approach to migration has passed. A pragmatic global response is needed—and Carnegie…
Carnegie Council PodcastsCharacter not Compliance, with Edward Brooks
We're living in a world where transactional leadership is being prioritized over transformational leadership. Dr. Edward Brooks, executive director of the…
Carnegie Council PodcastsAdvancing Global Health in a Moment of Fracturing Partnerships
Global health requires a multilateral approach for research, knowledge sharing, and the distribution of life-saving services. What lessons can we take from…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe State of Migration in 2025: Balancing Values and Interests at the International and Local Levels
Today's shifting global order is increasingly restrictive, and even hostile, toward human mobility. Meanwhile, geopolitical volatility continues to drive more…
Carnegie Council PodcastsInterrogating Our "Norms" with Professor Tanisha Fazal
University of Minnesota's Professor Tanisha Fazal joins the Values & Interests podcast to discuss shifting geopolitical norms in a moment of global transition…
Carnegie Council PodcastsDoubling Down on Values in a Moment of Crisis, with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling
U.S. Army Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mark Hertling joins the Values & Interests podcast to discuss lessons in leadership, the power of embracing your…
Carnegie Council PodcastsUnlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy
The world has entered a new space age. This moment presents a myriad of novel ethical questions and governance challenges that require collaboration across…
Carnegie Council PodcastsDiplomacy as Stagecraft: Ambush, Performance, and the Ethics of the Trump–Zelenskyy Encounter
In this "Ethical Article" Oxford's Corneliu Bjola reads his essay examining five core breaches of diplomatic norms during the Trump–Zelenskyy Oval Office…
Carnegie Council PodcastsSmall States, Mutual Respect, and the Future of the International System, with Ambassador Ali Naseer Mohamed
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, large states are acting with increased hostility toward the principle of international cooperation, challenging the very…
Carnegie Council PodcastsMoral Dilemmas and Political Tradeoffs in Peacekeeping Operations
United Nations peacekeeping operations present unique ethical challenges for both multilateral actors and local communities. Today, these moral and political…
Carnegie Council PodcastsA World without USAID? with Andrew Natsios
The Trump administration's attempted dismantling of USAID has ignited a debate around whether humanitarian aid advances or stifles America's national interest…
Carnegie Council PodcastsMorality and Power from the Individual to the Institution, with Joel Rosenthal
For the inaugural episode of the Values & Interests podcast, scholar and Carnegie Council president Joel Rosenthal unpacks the complex and often challenging…
Carnegie Council PodcastsValues & Interests: Trailer to the Series
Values & Interests is a new podcast from Carnegie Council, which takes a deep dive into the ethical tensions and tradeoffs at the heart of decision-making in…