Making Sense with Sam Harris

#215 — A Conversation with David Miliband

Aug 21, 2020

David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former British Foreign Secretary, shares insights from his humanitarian work. He addresses the growing crisis of refugees and the ethical responsibilities of wealthier nations. Miliband navigates the complexities of U.S. military interventions, emphasizing the need for political solutions. He discusses the balance between nationalism and global responsibilities, while advocating for collaborative efforts to tackle existential threats like climate change. A thought-provoking glimpse into global humanitarian challenges.

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Intro

5min

Understanding Global Refugee Crises

20min

Navigating International Interventions

11min

Balancing Nationalism and Global Responsibility

8min

The Imperative of Global Solutions for Existential Threats

2min

Navigating Ethical Diplomacy with Autocratic Regimes

4min

Sam Harris speaks with David Miliband about his work with the International Rescue Committee. They discuss the crisis of internally displaced peoples and refugees, the problem with open borders, the vetting of refugees, the limits of nation-building and diplomacy, the realities of globalization, global risks, defending human rights, a “post-values and post-competence” America, the breakdown of trust in institutions, the prospects of a second Trump term, and other topics.

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