Dr. Ed Barrett, Dr. Peter Berkowitz and Dr. Patrick Deneen – “Liberal Democracy: Fatally Flawed or Merely Challenged?”

Are liberal democracies fatally flawed or merely challenged? An online discussion with two renowned scholars: Patrick Deneen, University of Notre Dame, author of “Why Liberalism Failed” and Peter Berkowitz, Stanford University, author of “Constitutional Conservatism: Liberty, Self-Government and Political Moderation.”Drs. Deneen and Berkowitz are interviewed by the Center’s own Dr. Ed Barrett. This is followed […]
Dr. Ed Barrett, Dr. Francis Fukuyama and Dr. Bill Galston – “The Future of Liberal Democracy”

What problems are undermining liberal democracies, what are their causes, and what can be done? A virtual discussion. Dr Ed Barret is joined by Dr. Francis Fukuyama, Stanford University, author of Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment , and Dr. Bill Galston, Brookings Institution, author of Anti-Pluralism: The Populist Threat to Liberal Democracy. Drs. […]
Dr. Ed Barrett, John Ikenberry and John Mearshimer – “The Future of the Liberal International Order”

Dr. Edward T. Barrett, the Dean of Research and Director of the Office of Research and Scholarship at the US Naval Academy’s Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership, was recently joined by two renowned scholars of international relations, G. John Ikenberry, Princeton University, author of A World Safe for Democracy: Liberal Internationalism and the Crises of Global Order, and John […]
Dr Roger Herbert guest of The Department of War Studies, King’s College London

Dr. Roger Herbert, Distinguished Military Professor of Ethics, and NE 203 Course Director, takes part in a panel discussion consequent upon the publication of the Brereton report in Australia. That report is a potentially seminal moment for the teaching and practice of military ethics. Condemnation of individuals for war crimes might come easily, but what were […]
Dr. James Giordano: Battlescape Brain: Military and Intelligence Use of Neurocognitive Science

This presentation is part of the ‘Brain Science and Effective Leadership Series,’ hosted by the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership. Dr. Girordano is with the Georgetown University Departments of Neurology and Biochemistry, working in the Neuroethics Study Program, which is a part of the Program in Military Medical Ethics. He also is a Fellow of […]
Through the Camera Lens: Sharing the Story of the US Military.

Panel Discussion – From Script to Screen: The Partnership Between Hollywood and the DoD Throughout its history, Hollywood has partnered with the U.S. military to obtain—at little or no cost—personnel, equipment, and locations for movies filled with adventure, romance, and drama. In turn, the U.S. military has obtained—at little or no cost—a positive public image […]
Black Lives Matter
What’s the difference, Black Lives Matter or All Lives Matter? Captain Timika Lindsay, USNA Chief Diversity Officer and USNA grad, clarifies the difference. CAPT Lindsay holds an MS in Information Technology Management.
Winter 2020 – Ryan Holiday – speaks about “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Life”

https://youtu.be/41-gTa1qowg February 27th, author Ryan Holiday was the guest speaker at the 2020 Honor Courage and Commitment Luncheon, sponsored by the Stockdale Center, through the generous funding of Dr. Ernst and Sarah Volgenau. The Luncheon invites prominent national thought leaders and influencers to reflect on ethical leadership principles they have found powerful in their own […]
Fall 2019 – Brad Snyder – Retired EOD officer, and Paralympic World Record Holder speaks about “Triumph over adversity.”

https://youtu.be/-ryM_ehdxa4 Mr. Brad Snyder, wounded warrior and medalist athlete, was the guest speaker for the 2019 Honor Courage and Commitment Luncheon, an event that invites faculty, staff and midshipmen for an afternoon of inspiration and fellowship. Leaders, innovators and people who make a difference through service are invited to share their stories with the group. […]
2019 – “Moral Virtue and Moral Injury”

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