Do Morals Matter in Foreign Policy - A Conversation with Joseph Nye

Explore the intersection of morality and foreign policy in this thought-provoking conversation featuring Joseph Nye, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, moderated by Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist for The Financial Times. Delve into topics such as the Trump presidency's impact, the distinction between morality and moralism, and the role of ethics in international relations. Examine historical perspectives on morality in American foreign policy, including discussions on Henry Kissinger, Woodrow Wilson, and the concept of soft power. Gain insights into contemporary issues like the rewriting of American history, U.S. soft power, and geopolitical concerns surrounding Taiwan. Engage with expert opinions on the Cold War analogy and hear perspectives from figures like Michael Nelson and Tom Pickering in this 36-minute intellectual discourse presented by The Aspen Institute.

Introduction
Is Trump an aberration
Morality vs moralism
Morality in foreign policy
Henry Kissinger
Morality in American Foreign Policy
Wilson and Soft Power
Rewriting American History
US Soft Power
Are you worried
Cold War analogy
Taiwan
Michael Nelson
Tom Pickering