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Would the World Be Better Without the UN? with Thomas G. Weiss Jun 18, 2018

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Thomas Weiss, a leading expert on the history and politics of the United Nations, gives incontrovertible evidence of the UN's achievements, such as the eradication of smallpox, but also details where the organization has fallen short. This is a critical time for all multilateral organizations and treaties, he stresses, as Trump has no regard for international cooperation.

Global Ethics Weekly: The Singapore Summit & the Specter of Trump Jun 15, 2018

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In the wake of the countless Western media takes on Trump-Kim, Senior Fellow Devin Stewart defends the Singapore summit and the president's negotiating style and U.S. Air Force veteran Phil Caruso gives an inside perspective of what a freeze of military drills means. Did Trump give up too much? What are the next steps? And most importantly, are South Korea and Japan safer today than they were one week, six months, or a year ago?

Global Ethics Forum Preview: Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations, with Amy Chua Jun 14, 2018

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Next time on Global Ethics Forum Yale Law School's Amy Chua details the effects of tribalism and group identity on American society. In this excerpt Chua discusses why the United States, after the 2016 election, is acting more like a developing country than one of the richest nations in history.

Restoring Trust: How Can the American Public Regain its Confidence in its National Security Apparatus? Jun 13, 2018

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There is a huge divide in the way Americans assess U.S. foreign policy. Take for example, the June G7 meeting, which ended in a clash between Trump and some of America's closest allies: Some say it was a disaster; others say Trump did the right thing. Where do we go from here to restore trust in expertise and government? Don't miss this fascinating conversation with two leading commentators, Colin Dueck and Kori Schake.

Edge of Chaos, with Dambisa Moyo Jun 12, 2018

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Why is democracy under siege around the world? Economist Dambisa Moyo cites a host of reasons, such as short-term thinking, low voter turnout, the huge sums spent on lobbying, and growing economic challenges. To fix these problems, she has 10 proposals for countries to choose from. They include compulsory voting and paying politicians more in order to stop corruption while also forcing them to be accountable for their policies.

HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship, with Nadine Strossen Jun 11, 2018

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Nadine Strossen gives a rousing, detailed, and convincing defense of free speech as it is laid out in the First Amendment. "American law really is nuanced and makes a great deal of common sense," she says and while censorship of 'hate speech' in other countries is certainly well-intended, in practice the laws have proven to do more harm than good.

Global Ethics Forum Preview: The Case for Universal Basic Income, with Andrew Yang Jun 07, 2018

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Next time on Global Ethics Forum, 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang makes the case for universal basic income in the United States. In this excerpt Yang tells journalist Stephanie Sy how he would pay for $1,000 a month for every American adult.

Golden Visas, Dreamers, & Ethics in Immigration, with Ayelet Shachar Jun 04, 2018

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There is a global surge in "golden visas" for the super-rich, who often have "no connection to the country other than a wire transfer, the ability to press a button, and pass a significant sum of money across borders," says Ayelet Shachar. Countries offering these include the U.S., the UK, and Malta. Yet in the U.S. the "dreamers," who grew up in America, are being denied citizenship. Do we really believe these visas are fair?

Vanishing Frontiers: The Forces Driving Mexico and the U.S. Together, with Andrew Selee Jun 01, 2018

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"Mexico is very present in our daily lives, sometimes even in ways we don't realize," says Andrew Selee. Did you know, for example, that some of America's most famous baked goods, such as Sara Lee, are owned by a Mexican company and made in Pennsylvania? From manufacturing and trade to film, food, and sports, plus the large number of Americans with Mexican heritage, the economies and cultures of Mexico and the U.S. are woven tightly together.

Global Ethics Forum Preview: Economics, Peace, Security, & "Women's Issues" with Melanne Verveer May 31, 2018

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Next time on Global Ethics Forum, Georgetown's Melanne Verveer discusses the connections between women's issues, politics, human rights, and economics. In this excerpt Verveer tells journalist Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson about her role in the Obama administration.

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