Joseph Nye

From March 7, 2020: We ask a lot of questions about foreign policy on this podcast. Why do certain countries make certain decisions? What are the interests of the players in question? What are the consequences and, of course, the legality of foreign policy choices. In a new book, Joseph Nye, professor emeritus and former dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, asks another question about foreign policy. Do morals matter? Jack Goldsmith sat down with Nye to discuss his new book, 'Do Morals Matter?: Presidents and Foreign Policy from FDR to Trump.' They discussed the ethical and theoretical factors by which Nye judged each president before going through many of the cases he focuses on in the book.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joseph Nye, former dean of the Harvard Kennedy School and an expert in international relations, discusses the moral dimensions of U.S. foreign policy from FDR to Trump. He evaluates how ethical considerations influence decisions, from Truman's nuclear choices to the Iraq War. Nye critiques American exceptionalism, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of national interests that includes humanitarian responsibilities. He highlights the importance of context, emotional intelligence, and legality in ethical governance, revealing the intricate balance presidents must strike.