Carnegie Council Podcasts
689 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsListen to the latest insights from Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs—the world’s catalyst for ethical action. Tune in to hear from leading experts and thinkers from around the world who are tackling the most complex issues today and tomorrow, including the intersection of AI and equality, the governance of climate altering technologies, America’s changing role in the world, and the future of global migration. To learn more, visit our website at http://www.carnegiecouncil.org.
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The Crack-Up: The 1919 Race Riots & the Crucible of Chicago, with Adam Green
September 16, 2019 14:14 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBDuring the "Red Summer" of 1919 dozens of race riots flared up across the U.S., but the anti-African American violence in Chicago stood out because of scale and social and political significance. University of Chicago's Professor Adam Green details the causes, the tragic events, and the aftermath in this riveting discussion. How did the riot affect the city's development for decades to come? How does it tie into questions about democracy and the end of World War I?
The Climate Reality Project & Environmental Activism, with Brian Mateo
September 09, 2019 20:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MBAhead of the Climate Strike rallies on September 20, Bard College's Brian Mateo discusses the Climate Reality Project, founded by Vice President Al Gore, and how it has informed his work regarding environmental activism and education. Why has Greta Thunberg's Climate Strike been so successful? How can protests turn into concrete policies?
The Model International Mobility Convention, with Michael Doyle
September 04, 2019 19:54 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this timely talk, SIPA's Professor Michael Doyle details the Model International Mobility Convention, a "hypothetical ideal convention" developed to define a "comprehensive and coherent" set of regulations for the movement of people across borders. Why was it so important to account for tourists alongside refugees and migrant workers? How does this document represent a "realistic utopia"?
The Chennai Water Crisis, Governance, & Media Narratives, with Kavitha Rajagopalan
August 27, 2019 17:24 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBChennai, one of India's largest cities, is facing an ongoing water crisis due to drought and mismanagement. Senior Fellow Kavitha Rajagopalan explains how it got to this point and gives some important background on the city and the state of Tamil Nadu. Is climate change to blame? How does it connect to Indian politics and culture? And, beyond water trucks and desalination, how can Chennai solve this existential problem?
The 2020 Election & the View from Overseas, with Nikolas Gvosdev
August 22, 2019 16:48 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAs the 2020 election begins to come into focus, Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev details the foreign policy cleavages in the Democratic Party. Plus, referencing Nahal Toosi's recent article in "Politico," he discusses the worries that many in Europe have about a Trump reelection or a progressive candidate who also questions the status quo. What's the view from abroad on this turbulent time in American politics?
Ethics & the U.S.-China Trade War, with Nikolas Gvosdev
August 20, 2019 20:35 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat role should ethics play in the U.S.-China trade war? Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev looks at these economic tensions in the context of the Uyghur detention and the Hong Kong protests, different theories on integrating China into the world economy, and what it could mean to "lose" in this conflict. Is there a breaking point in terms of China's human rights policies? What's the view in Africa and Europe?
AI & Human Rights: The Practical & Philosophical Dimensions, with Mathias Risse
August 07, 2019 18:12 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBMathias Risse, director of Harvard Kennedy School's Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, discusses the many connections between artificial intelligence and human rights. From practical applications in the criminal justice system to unanswered philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness, how should we talk about the ethics of this ever-changing technology?
Working Toward an "Open Knowledge" Future, with Catherine Stihler
July 30, 2019 19:40 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCatherine Stihler, CEO of Open Knowledge Foundation, talks about how she is working toward an "open world where all non-personal information is free for everyone to use, build on, and share." As a former member of European Parliament, she also details the role that governments can play. What would a "fair, free, and open future" look like? What effect is today's divisive political atmosphere having on this goal?
A New Era of Cyberwarfare, with Arun Vishwanath
July 23, 2019 21:16 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWhen the United States launched a massive cyberattack against Iran last month, it heralded "a new age of Internet warfare," says cybersecurity expert Arun Vishwanath. How could cyber-based conflicts change the nature of the Internet? Why is the U.S. especially vulnerable to these threats? And what would a "digital Geneva Convention" look like?
International Migrants in China's Global City, with James Farrer
July 09, 2019 17:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIs China becoming an immigrant society? Why do foreigners move to the country? What can we learn by studying Shanghai's international community? James Farrer, a professor at Tokyo's Sophia University, has interviewed over 400 migrants to China looking to answer these questions. He and Senior Fellow Devin Stewart discuss immigration's impact on Chinese culture and whether foreigners can ever really fit in.
The Crack-Up: Eugene Debs & the Origins of Socialism in the U.S., with Maurice Isserman
July 08, 2019 19:12 - 38 minutes - 35 MBHamilton College's Maurice Isserman and historian Ted Widmer discuss American socialism in the early 1900s and the influence of Eugene Debs, a politician and trade unionist who received nearly a million votes for president in 1912. How did this movement influence Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement? What's the difference between Debs and Democratic Socialists like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
The History of the Census & the Citizenship Question, with Ted Widmer
July 02, 2019 16:12 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBHistorian Ted Widmer tells the fascinating story of the United States Census, from its pre-Declaration of Independence origins up to the citizenship question controversy of the 2020 edition. As the Civil War, westward expansion, and new technology changed America, how did it change the Census? And with the Trump administration politicizing the count, what are the stakes for all U.S. residents and future versions?
Italy Considers China's Belt & Road, with Giulio Pugliese
July 01, 2019 18:50 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBKing's College's Giulio Pugliese and Senior Fellow Devin Stewart discuss the political climate in Italy, with the Northern League and the Five Star Movement representing various types of dissatisfaction with the status quo, and China's increasing interest in the nation via its Belt and Road Initiative. What could Italy get out of this relationship? What kinds of concerns do Italians have about Xi Jinping's China?
The Crack-Up: 1919 & the Birth of Fundamentalism, with Matthew Avery Sutton
June 28, 2019 15:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWashington State's Matthew Avery Sutton tells the story of a Minneapolis pastor named William Belly Riley and the rise of Christian fundamentalism in the post-World War I years. From concerns about FDR and the New Deal to the Trump administration's anti-Obamacare rhetoric--and a consistently "apocalyptic worldview"--Sutton and historian Ted Widmer trace the influence of this movement over the past century.
Eyes in the Sky: The Secret Rise of Gorgon Stare and How It Will Watch Us All, with Arthur Holland Michel
June 25, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 57 MB"Eyes in the Sky" provides an authoritative account of how the Pentagon developed Gorgon Stare, a god-like surveillance system that is already patrolling American skies. When fused with big-data analysis techniques, this network can be used to watch everything simultaneously, and perhaps even predict attacks before they happen. Does Gorgon Stare have the potential to become the most nightmarishly powerful surveillance system every built?
Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency, with Larry Diamond
June 20, 2019 15:25 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBLarry Diamond's core argument is stark: the defense and advancement of democratic ideals relies on U.S. global leadership. If the U.S. does not reclaim its traditional place as the keystone of democracy, today's authoritarian trend could become a tsunami that could provide an opening for Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and their admirers to turn the 21st century into a dark time of surging authoritarianism.
Global Ethics Weekly: Foreign Policy & the 2020 Democratic Candidates, with Nikolas Gvosdev
June 19, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWill Joe Biden's "restorationist" foreign policy resonate with voters? What would a "progressive" approach to international relations look like for Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders? What role will foreign policy play in the 2020 Election? Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev looks at these questions and more as he and host Alex Woodson discuss a crowded 2020 Democratic primary field.
The Crack-Up: A Hundred Years of Student Protests in China, with Jeffrey Wasserstrom
June 17, 2019 18:01 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn the latest "Crack-Up" podcast, China expert Jeffrey Wasserstrom discusses the rich history of Chinese student protests. From the May Fourth movement in 1919 to Tiananmen Square in 1989 to today's mass demonstrations in Hong Kong, what are the threads that tie these moments together? Don't miss this fascinating talk, which also touches on Woodrow Wilson, the Russian Revolution, and a young Mao Zedong.
Speech Police: The Global Struggle to Govern the Internet, with David Kaye
June 13, 2019 14:21 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThe original idea of the Internet was for it to be a "free speech nirvana," but in 2019, the reality is quite different. Authoritarians spread disinformation and extremists incite hatred, often on the huge, U.S.-based platforms, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. David Kaye, UN special rapporteur on freedom of opinion & expression, details the different approaches to these issues in Europe and the United States and looks for solutions in this informed and important talk.
Global Ethics Weekly: U.S.-Russian Relations, Ukraine, & the G-20, with Nikolas Gvosdev
June 11, 2019 18:36 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBFollowing up on his talk with RAND analyst Ali Wyne on great-power competition, Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev gives an update on U.S.-Russian relations, touching on the war in Eastern Ukraine, the crisis in Venezuela, and election interference. He also previews the upcoming G-20 Summit in Japan, with Trump possibly hampered by his domestic controversies and talk of impeachment.
The American Public and U.S. Global Engagement: Mid-2019 Snapshot, with Ali Wyne
June 10, 2019 20:57 - 1 hour - 59 MBLooking ahead to the 2020 election and the role that foreign policy will play on the campaign trail, Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev talks with RAND Corporation's Ali Wyne about the dominant international relations narrative in Trump-era Washington: "great-power competition." With Russia and China as the main competitors, how should we differentiate between the two nations? What is the U.S. actually competing for? And what would "victory" look like?
Global Ethics Weekly: A Firsthand Account of Electrification in Myanmar, with Christina Madden
June 06, 2019 15:34 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBChristina Madden, now a director at Criterion Institute, discusses her work on Myanmar's massive electrification project in 2013-2014. With less than one-third of the population connected to the grid after a decades-long military dictatorship, what were the complications in getting millions in Myanmar connected? What were the political and cross-border issues, specifically when it came to cooperating with China?
China, Surveillance, and "Belt & Road" with Joshua Eisenman
June 05, 2019 16:55 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBJust back from China, Sinologist (and fluent Mandarin speaker) Joshua Eisenman discusses the pervasive camera surveillance and facial recognition systems there; the omnipresent power of "the security state;" the effect of the U.S.-China trade war on everyday life and future business; and the expansion of the original Belt and Road project, a term than is now applied to almost any project anywhere in the world.
A Debate: Political Science is Lapsing into Irrelevance, with Michael Desch & Henry Farrell
June 04, 2019 19:01 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBWhat is the current state of the academic-policy gap and why should we care? What progress has been made in bridging this gap? What more can be done? Notre Dame's Michael Desch, founding director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, and George Washington's Henry Farrell, an editor and writer at the "Washington Post"-affiliated "Monkey Cage" blog, engage in a thoughtful debate on the relevance of political science.
How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship, with Ece Temelkuran
June 03, 2019 20:21 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBDon't miss this podcast! Turkish novelist and journalist Ece Temelkuran details how a country goes from "democracy to dictatorship." She touches on humor, shame, "post-truth," women's rights, and much more, as she talks Erdoğan, Trump, & populism throughout Europe.
China, the Olympics, & Influence, with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian
May 31, 2019 14:42 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWashington DC-based journalist Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian speaks with Senior Fellow Devin Stewart about a new article she authored in "The Atlantic" with Senior Fellow Zach Dorfman that traces China's influence campaigns today back to techniques used during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. They discuss that article's origins, its findings, and what they mean for public opinion on China.
Global Ethics Weekly: Iran Tensions & Secretary Shanahan, with Asha Castleberry
May 30, 2019 16:40 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBNational security expert and U.S. Army veteran Asha Castleberry breaks down the rising tensions with Iran and John Bolton's influence at the White House. She and host Alex Woodson also discuss the pluses and minuses of having former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan in charge at the Department of Defense and she gives advice on how to figure out who or what to believe in this chaotic political environment.
China's Political Influence on Democracies, with Sarah Cook & Isaac Stone Fish
May 29, 2019 14:47 - 1 hour - 62 MBChina is radically expanding its strategy to wield influence in the domestic politics of other countries. This information campaign is designed partly to bolster China's power but also to undermine the space for rights and democracy in other states, and to potentially support pro-China authoritarian leaders. Don't miss this in-depth discussion that details how this is happening worldwide, what it means for the future, and what we can do about it.
Rebuilding the Narrative: Recreating the Rationale for U.S. Leadership, with Ash Jain
May 24, 2019 14:53 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThere is skepticism about the core values of American policy from both sides of the aisle, says Ash Jain of the Atlantic Council, and the international order is under siege as never before. With so much at stake, the Atlantic Council has launched an initiative aimed at adapting and revitalizing the rules-based democratic order and rebuilding bipartisan support among policymakers and the broader public, starting with a Declaration of Principles. In this important discussion Jain explains the ...
Global Ethics Weekly: Millennials, Climate Change, & Foreign Policy, with Nikolas Gvosdev
May 23, 2019 17:21 - 33 minutes - 31 MBSenior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev discusses the generational divide in U.S. politics in the context of foreign policy and the environment. What are the international implications of initiatives like the Green New Deal? What would an "America First" environmental policy look like? And what happens if the U.S. continues to take a backseat on this issue?
A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism, with Adam Gopnik
May 22, 2019 14:35 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn his eloquent defense of liberalism, Adam Gopnik goes back to its origins and argues that rather than emphasizing the role of the individual, "two principles, the principle of community and the principle of compromise," are at the core of the liberal project. Indeed, these are the essential elements of humane, pluralist societies; and in an age of autocracy, our very lives may depend on their continued existence.
Religion & Politics in Southeast Asia, with Nava Nuraniyah
May 20, 2019 15:54 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBNava Nuraniyah, an analyst at the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict (IPAC) in Jakarta, Indonesia, speaks with Carnegie Council Senior Fellow Devin Stewart about the recent general election in Indonesia, social media and religious extremism in Southeast Asia, and the future direction of the region's politics.
Civic Responsibility in the Internet Age, with Michael H. Posner
May 17, 2019 13:10 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBHistorian Ted Widmer and Michael Posner, an NYU Stern professor and former U.S. State Department official, discuss local politics, journalism, and money in elections in the age of ubiquitous Internet connectivity. How can high school students get involved in democracy? What are some ideas to save the media industry? How can--or should--the government regulate the social media giants? Don't miss this wide-ranging talk.
Global Ethics Weekly: Polarization, Media, & the Trump Presidency, with Christian Barry
May 16, 2019 15:42 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBChristian Barry, professor of philosophy at Australian National University, shares his perspective on the political climate, journalism, and polarization in the United States. What responsibility do citizens and elected officials have in the face of a corrupt administration? How can you speak to people on the other side of charged and emotional issues?
The Crack-Up: The Amritsar Massacre & India's Independence Movement, with Gyan Prakash
May 15, 2019 14:29 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBPrinceton's Gyan Prakash tells the tragic story of the Amritsar Massacre in 1919, in which a British general ordered his soldiers to shoot at thousands of unarmed civilians, and its galvanizing effect on the Indian independence movement. Was this violence an "exceptional" moment in Britain's colonial history? And how did it change Gandhi's thinking in relation to his strategies to resist colonialism?
100 Years After Versailles
May 14, 2019 15:12 - 1 hour - 66 MBJust weeks after an armistice halted the most devastating conflict in generations, the victors of the Great War set out to negotiate the terms of the peace--and to rewrite the rules of international relations. A century later, we live in a world shaped by the Treaty of Versailles. In this fascinating discussion, a panel of distinguished historians delve into the complex situation on the ground at the time and the Treaty's legacy today, from Europe and the U.S. to Asia and the Middle East.
Indonesia's General Election, with Marcus Mietzner
May 10, 2019 15:04 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBMarcus Mietzner of Australian National University speaks with Senior Fellow Devin Stewart about the results of the general election last month in Indonesia, one that has been called "the most complicated single-day ballots in global history." Mietzner explains the various forces shaping Indonesian politics today and in the future, including demographics, Islam, identity, and societal polarization.
Global Ethics Weekly: Ethics, Politics, & the Veteran Community, with Reed Bonadonna
May 09, 2019 17:53 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBSenior Fellow Reed Bonadonna, a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel, discusses the role of ethics in the transition to civilian life. With presidents Eisenhower and Grant as the ideal examples, he also details the attributes that veterans can bring to the political realm. Are the current group of veteran politicians better-positioned to work across the aisle? And what's changed in the White House now that three generals have left high-profile posts in the Trump administration?
The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best—and Worst—Chief Executives, with Brian Lamb
May 03, 2019 16:29 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThe crucible of America's presidency has forged some of the very best and very worst leaders in our national history, along with many in between. From Abraham Lincoln's political savvy and rhetorical gifts to James Buchanan's indecisiveness, "The Presidents" teaches much about what makes a great leader--and what does not. What lessons can we learn from America's past presidents? Can these lessons help us choose the next one wisely? C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb shares his answers in this timely ...
Global Ethics Weekly: Citizenship, Social Media, & the Indian Election, with Kavitha Rajagopalan
May 01, 2019 19:14 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBSenior Fellow Kavitha Rajagopalan discusses the ongoing Indian election through the complicated lens of citizenship and explains the vast power of political organizing and social media in the "world's largest democracy." What's at stake if Prime Minister Narendra Modi (the frontrunner) wins reelection? How have he and the BJP been able to push Hindu nationalism? What does voter disenfranchisement look like in India?
Global Ethics Weekly: The Mueller Report & U.S. Foreign Policy, with Jonathan Cristol
April 24, 2019 18:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBA lot of the talk about the Mueller Report has focused on its political and legal implications, but how will it affect U.S. foreign policy? Adelphi College's Jonathan Cristol discusses the reactions of allies and adversaries to Trump's passivity in the face of massive Russian interference in the U.S. election and congressional inaction and public apathy concerning presidential corruption. Plus, he details recent U.S. policy moves on Iran and the significance of NATO Secretary General Jens St...
How Change Happens, with Cass Sunstein
April 23, 2019 17:31 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBFrom the French Revolution to the Arab Spring to #MeToo, how does social change happen? In a book that was 25 years in the making, Cass Sunstein unpacks this puzzle by exploring the interplay of three decisive factors. Don't miss this insightful talk. It may change how you view the world.
Human Rights, Liberalism, & Ordinary Virtues, with Michael Ignatieff
April 22, 2019 16:02 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBCentral European University's President Michael Ignatieff is a human rights scholar, an educator, a former politician, and, as he tells us, the son of a refugee. He discusses what he calls "the ordinary virtues," such as patience and tolerance; the status of human rights today and the dilemmas of migration; the essential critera for true democracy; and the ideal curriculum. His advice to students: Learn to think for yourself.
Global Ethics Weekly: A Firsthand Account of the Khmer Rouge Trials, with Andrew Boyle
April 17, 2019 16:54 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBOn the 44th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge entering Phnom Penh, the Brennan Center's Andrew Boyle discusses his work helping to prosecute the perpetrators the of genocide and other crimes against humanity in 1970s Cambodia. Boyle details the cases, the defendants, and the controversies surrounding the tribunal. Why did justice take so long? How did Cambodians react to the trials? And why is this genocide conviction so significant?
Global Ethics Weekly: Finance for Social Change & #MeToo, with Criterion Institute's Christina Madden
April 11, 2019 18:47 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBCriterion Institute's Christina Madden discusses her think tank's strategy of demystifying finance for non-profit and grassroots organizations and using these global systems to create transformative social change. Madden discusses specific examples, involving the Dakota Access pipeline and the rights of women in the workplace. How is the #MeToo Movement similar to the fight against climate change?
The Crack-Up: Winston Churchill & the Geopolitics of 1919, with Andrew Roberts
April 08, 2019 15:08 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode of the Crack-Up series on 1919, Andrew Roberts, author of "Churchill: Walking with Destiny," examines how Churchill dealt with the complicated problems facing Great Britain at the end of World War I, including how to treat the Germans in defeat, his changing views on Russia--but always in pursuit of British national interests--his stance on a homeland for the Jews, and his determination to hold on to British India.
From Gutenberg to Google: The History of Our Future, with Tom Wheeler
April 04, 2019 20:12 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWe've been through information and technology revolutions before, going back to Gutenberg, says former chairman of the FCC Tom Wheeler. Now it's our turn to be at a terminus of history and the rules that worked for industrial capitalism are probably no longer adequate for Internet capitalism. So our task is not to flee but to stand up, recognize the challenge, and deal with it.
China's Influence on Democracies in Asia, with Joshua Kurlantzick
April 04, 2019 18:26 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAs part of Carnegie Council's Information Warfare podcast series, Devin Stewart interviews Joshua Kurlantzick about his recent project on Chinese media and influence campaigns and techniques in East Asia. Kurlantzick connects his project, which will become a book, to his previous books "Charm Offensive" and "Democracy in Retreat." He concludes by assessing China's overall impact on Asian politics and the fate of democracy worldwide.
Global Ethics Weekly: Venezuelan Refugees & Immigration Policies, with Kavitha Rajagopalan
April 02, 2019 19:40 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWith millions of Venezuelans fleeing the Maduro regime, what are the effects on Latin America and the Caribbean? What could or should the United States do? Is it helpful to compare this situation to the Syrian refugee crisis? Senior Fellow Kavitha Rajagopalan discusses immigration policies and asylum law in the context of Venezuela's economic collapse.
Global Ethics Weekly: Liberal Democracy, Empathy, & AI, with Alexander Görlach
March 28, 2019 14:22 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this wide-ranging talk, Carnegie Council Senior Fellow Alexander Görlach discusses the importance of empathy in liberal democracies, the shocking Uyghur detention in China, and how AI is affecting all facets of society. What does liberalism look like in 2019? How will technology change democracy and religion?