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We are walking a fraying nuclear tightrope. Russia, China, and the U.S. are expanding their nuclear capabilities; extended deterrence is strained to the breaking point; and proliferation among middle and smaller powers appears inevitable.

But as hi... more

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 relativism?

Brian Wong, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Hong Kong,... more

Gilles Michaud, UN under-secretary-general for safety and security, joins the "Values & Interests" podcast to examine the moral and political challenges facing UN personnel in some of the world's most difficult security environments. Drawing on a mul... more

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. leaders may no longer be asking a vital question at the intersection of ethics and international ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Lauderman
Director and producer of Bombshell
Bombshell documentary team
Episode: Nuclear Ethics
Emma Belcher
President of Plowshares Foundation
Plowshares Foundation
Episode: Nuclear Ethics
Joe Rosenthal
President of Carnegie Council
Carnegie Council
Episode: Nuclear Ethics
Brian Wong
Geopolitics, political and moral philosophy focus, technology; Hong Kong-born, Oxford-educated
Oxford University; Hong Kong-based scholar
Episode: Practicing Strategic Empathy and Navigating Competing Values
Gilles Michaud
Undersecretary General for Safety and Security at the United Nations
United Nations
Episode: Building Moral and Professional Resilience
Jimmy Story
Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela
U.S. Foreign Service
Episode: U.S. Power and Principle
Alexis Cruz
Senior Fellow at All Tech is Human
All Tech is Human
Episode: The Ethics of AI Agents in Global Governance
Eduardo Arbrecht
CEO and Co-Founder of Dubler.ai, Professor
Dubler.ai
Episode: The Ethics of AI Agents in Global Governance
Aarathi Krishnan
CEO of Raksha Intelligence Futures
Raksha Intelligence Futures
Episode: Geopolitics in a Fracturing World, with Aarathi Krishnan

Hosts

Kevin Maloney
Director of Communications at Carnegie Council for Ethics and International Affairs; Host/PR lead across multiple shows
Brian Mateo
Deputy Director of Programs and Partnerships; frequent co-host for events and episodes
Terence Hurley
Host of the Values & Interests Podcast; governance and ethics focus
Steve Hibbard
Former Chairman of the Council; panel moderator and event host

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Very informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chris
    3 years ago
  • Important conversations

    As an outsider to the international relations and global ethics communities(Bartender by night, mathematician/physicist by day) this is an incredible source for staying informed and understanding how nations, states, parties and individual actors are shaping the world. Obviously this podcast is not all encompassing, and it shouldn’t be, but is does have broad reach and myriad guests discussing important issues that affect many different populations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AkaiMe804
    United States5 years ago
  • Guests are great, you need a new interviewer

    The experts interviewed are so interesting. Alex is not a talented interviewer. If he’s selecting the experts he’s doing a wonderful job, but he’s not great at conducting interviews and brings down the quality of the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    review ST
    United States6 years ago
  • “...Marginalized...” “Not a Participant...”

    RE: mention of a Japanese man who took photos of the 1919 riots in Chicago. He’s still being marginalized because his name is not even mentioned, except as a “Japanese man.”

    One star for the irony of talking about him as being marginalized at the time, while still being marginalized today in this podcast.

    His name should be in the notes, as well as being mentioned in the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    JCASEA
    United States7 years ago
  • V left wing

    Democrat think tank

    Apple Podcasts
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    very funny and clever pod
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous analysis with broad guest diversity.
High-quality discussions on ethics and geopolitics, with practical policy implications.
Excellent resource for understanding multipolar dynamics and humanitarian issues.
Strong guest quality and impactful topics, though some find interview pacing uneven.
Production quality noted as variable in some episodes.

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Practicing Strategic Empathy and Navigating Competing Values
Q: What did you want to achieve with Moral Debt, and how does it illuminate a future geopolitical system that's more equitable or responsive?
The author explains the book as a framework for reparative justice, arguing that injustices create moral debts that can be inherited or transferred, and that collective responsibility is essential. He emphasizes the distinction between reparations and reparative justice and argues for mechanisms that acknowledge history without necessarily prescribing blanket redistribution, while highlighting the need to channel care effectively and to remember histories as a moral imperative.
Building Moral and Professional Resilience
Q: How have the threats to humanitarian workers evolved over the last six years, and what does that mean for safety strategies?
Threats have shifted from non-state actors to state or state-sponsored groups, demanding renewed focus on political dynamics, accountability, and rapid, smart risk-taking to enable operations while protecting staff.
The Ethics of AI Agents in Global Governance
Q: Could AI be used to draft political speeches and decisions in a way that erodes democratic accountability, and what can multilateral organizations do to mitigate this risk?
There are real risks of misinformation and audience manipulation when AI drafts political content; mitigation includes disclosure, human oversight, transparent frameworks, and external audits to ensure ethical use and prevent bias from shaping public discourse.
The Ethics of Decision-Making in National Security, with Avril D. Haines
Q: How do we incentivize the right people to go into public service when the financial rewards and prestige are declining?
Despite public perceptions, talented individuals continue to enter public service, often driven by a commitment to improve the system, highlighting the need for honest conversations about ethical principles to restore trust.
The Ethics of Decision-Making in National Security, with Avril D. Haines
Q: What are your thoughts on the tension between ethical culture and democratic tendencies within the civil service?
There can be tension, especially when bureaucratic processes slow down political responses, requiring a careful balance to ensure effectiveness without sacrificing ethical standards.

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The program consistently threads ethics, international affairs, and governance through a multidisciplinary lens. Episodes cluster around strategic power shifts, the ethics of security and humanitarian action, and the evolving norms shaping space, climate migration, and post-liberal geopolitics. Notable throughlines include a strong emphasis on Global South perspectives, pragmatic leadership, and the tension between idealism and realism in foreign policy, all anchored by scholars, policymakers, and humanitarian practitioners. Distinctive strengths include thoughtful explorations of moral leadership, practical governance frameworks, and debates about how technology (from AI to space infrastructure) intersects with sovereignty and human rights... more

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