In his third book on slavery, which took 16 years of research, Siddharth Kara calculates that there are roughly 31 million slaves worldwide, at least half of them in South Asia. We need to apply much more resources and compassion to end "this horrible indignity."
Jul 21
The Myth of AI Inevitability
Artificial intelligence is increasingly framed as an unstoppable force that will reshape economies, societies, and even human civilization. But what if that narrative is part of the problem? In this episode of "Values & Interests," Virginia Dignum, professor of responsible artifi ... Show More
47m 47s
Jun 29
Soft Power in an Era of Nationalism
What makes power endure? University of Bonn's Hendrik W. Ohnesorge explores the relationship between influence, values, and international leadership, arguing that attraction and legitimacy often outlast coercion and force. Drawing on examples from classical antiquity, literature, ... Show More
59m 7s
Jun 10
Hubris and the Fog of War: Unpacking the U.S.-Iran Conflict
Iran and the United States have been adversaries for decades. But caught in the middle are the 92 million Iranians with "90 million opinions" on their government, foreign intervention, and state of their society. In this episode of "Values & Interests," Neda Bolourchi, senior non ... Show More
54m 2s
Oct 2010
Perspective: Human trafficking as the new slavery
The words slavery, abuse, victims and protection come hand in hand when discussing human trafficking - but some researchers are arguing that the terminology itself is part of the problem, not least, by removing the focus from the state and its policies.
9m 58s