Information on "Education"
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24 Apr 2013
Shaping a World in Transition Through Education
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, five experts discuss the challenges and opportunities facing defense education and security studies programs in a transitioning world. More on «Shaping a World in Transition Through Education»
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4 Feb 2013
Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth
In this audio presentation, environmentalist James Gustave Speth argues that current societies such as the United States overemphasize economic growth, profits and power to the detriment of people and the environment. More on «Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth»
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24 Jan 2013
The Revenge Of Geography: What the Map Tells us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate
While demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge spanning not only current geopolitics but centuries of history, Robert Kaplan uses this audio opportunity to emphasize the continued importance of geography in shaping our destinies. More on «The Revenge Of Geography: What the Map Tells us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate»
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11 Jun 2012
Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer
In this audio presentation, Princeton philosopher Peter Singer discusses utilitarianism and its implications for ethical conduct and social change. More on «Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer»
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4 May 2012
When are Drones Strikes Ethical?
This audio presentation focuses on John Brennan's very public defense of American drone strikes. More on «When are Drones Strikes Ethical?»
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16 Apr 2012
Why Nations Fail
In this audio presentation, Daron Acemoglu, who is the co-author of "Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty," does as the title of his book suggests - e. More on «Why Nations Fail»
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16 Mar 2012
Seth Lazar On Self-Defense In War
In this audio presentation, philosopher Seth Lazar discusses the concept of self-defense and its relationship to just war theory. More on «Seth Lazar On Self-Defense In War» -
15 Mar 2012
Valuing With Samuel Scheffler
In this audio presentation, New York University's Samuel Scheffler presents his work on valuing as a philosophical concept, with a particular emphasis on its relationship to terrorism, immigration and more. More on «Valuing With Samuel Scheffler»
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31 May 2011
Dignity and Global Security
In this audio presentation, three experts explore the intrinsic relationship between dignity and global security. More on «Dignity and Global Security» -
25 May 2011
The Origins of Political Order with Francis Fukuyama
In this audio, Francis Fukuyama discusses his book, "The Origins of Political Order. More on «The Origins of Political Order with Francis Fukuyama»
