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 Global Ethics Corner: Who Should Control Egypt's Water? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:05

As Ethiopia continues construction on the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile, Egyptian officials are worried about their water supply. Does Ethiopia have the right to affect another state's water? Should Egypt use military options if its supply is diminished?

 Global Ethics Corner: Weighing Privacy Against National Security | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:08

The recent revelations that the NSA is collecting cell phone and Internet data from millions of Americans has left many asking questions. Is this action necessary for America's national security? Should concerns about consumers' rights to privacy be considered?

 Global Ethics Corner: Are Secret Recordings Ethical? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:13

Secret recordings have been a headache for some high-profile politicians. Many question the morality of the practice, especially when the media gets involved. Do public officials have a right to privacy? Is the value of these recordings too important to ignore?

 Global Ethics Corner: The Private Sector and Cyber Security | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:17

With U.S. companies losing billions of dollars to intellectual property theft, mostly to China, some are suggesting that corporations fight back. Can the government do more? Is threat based deterrence from the private sector the answer?

 Global Ethics Corner: Why Does the EU Care About Olive Oil? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:19

A proposed EU ban on the use of dipping bowls and refillable glass bottles of olive oil in restaurants has people asking questions. Is this more useless meddling from the EU bureaucracy? Could the ban help struggling olive oil-producing states? Is there more to this story?

 Global Ethics Corner: Who Does Everest Belong To? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:59

A fight on Mt. Everest between Nepalese Sherpas and European climbers has again raised questions about tourism and the world's tallest mountain. Should the Sherpas, who live and work on the mountain, control access to the peak? Should the tourists have any say?

 Global Ethics Corner: Food for Peace? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:11

Food for Peace, which ships American farm products to developing nations, has long been criticized for crowding out local agriculture. Now, to the dismay of the U.S. farming and shipping industries, President Obama is proposing sending nations cash grants. Is Cash for Peace a better idea?

 Global Ethics Corner: Should Childhood Vaccinations Be Mandatory? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:05

Childhood vaccination programs have been met with skepticism and hostility in the U.S. Some oppose them on religious grounds, while others worry about preservatives. Do governments have a right to make sure children are immunized against contagious diseases?

 Global Ethics Corner: Was the Boston Lockdown Justified? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:09

As authorities searched for one of the Boston Marathon bombers, the city of Boston and its suburbs were put on lockdown. Was this action justified? Does this set a dangerous precedent or should we trust the government to exercise emergency powers judiciously?

 Global Ethics Corner: What's Going on in Guantanamo Bay? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:02

With over half of the detainees on a hunger strike, tensions are worse than ever at Guantanamo Bay. Is it finally time for the United States to close this detention camp? Or does it still serve a purpose in the country's ongoing wars?

 Global Ethics Corner: Kenyan Election Controversy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:04

After a controversial election, Kenya has inaugurated Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been indicted by the ICC for crimes against humanity, as its new president. Should Kenya, a hub for the aid community and an important Western ally, face repercussions?

 Global Ethics Corner: When Banks Fail, Who Should Pay? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:05

Cyprus is the latest European state to need a bailout from the Troika of the EU, the IMF, and the ECB. But this time, individual depositors are being asked to pick up part of the tab. Should taxpayers have to bear the burden if banks fail?

 Global Ethics Corner: Are We Good Because of God? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:51

A new book claiming that bonobos can feel empathy suggests that morality may be biological. If this is the case, what purpose does religion serve? Is it still a useful tool for moral guidance or can we get all our answers from science?

 Global Ethics Corner: Who Benefits Most From Wearable Computers? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:55

Apple and Google will, reportedly, both soon be selling computers that you can wear. But will the trove of details that these devices will be able to collect be an invasion of privacy? Do advertisers stand to gain more from this technology than consumers?

 Global Ethics Corner: Will China Finally Turn on North Korea? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:06

A recent nuclear test and renewed threats from North Korea has led to new sanctions from the UN Security Council. Does this mean that China's patience with North Korea has finally run out? Or will humanitarian and geopolitical concerns keep the two allied?

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