May 22, 1987
Former Professor Emeritus at Harvard University
Leading international relations theorist Stanley Hoffmann argues that the greatest danger to ethical thinking in international affairs is "disembodied idealism," i.e., attempts to pose ethical solutions to political problems without first coming to grips with states and their interests. Like Hans Morgenthau, he links ethics with political realism.
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APR 8, 2025 • Podcast
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hertling discusses lessons in leadership, embracing your professional ethos, and the importance of staying true to your values in times of crisis.
APR 4, 2025 • Video
In this event, Northeastern University’s Ethics Institute partnered with Carnegie Council to host a convening on the future of international space governance, security, & sustainability.
MAR 27, 2025 • Article
This review explores ethical questions concerning journalism and political sensitivities in this film recounting the day of the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
