A query from a compliance professional grappling with the erosion of global ethical consensus highlights a perennial philosophical debate now acutely relevant to multinational corporations. As differing cultural norms and…
A small cash gift at a client’s wedding, a gesture considered customary in some markets, could be perceived as outright bribery in others. This stark contrast, alongside universally condemned acts…
BEIJING – In a significant escalation of its economic pressure campaign against Iran, the United States is now directly threatening to cut off any businesses, including financial institutions, that facilitate…
BEIJING – In a significant escalation of its campaign against Iran’s economic lifelines, the United States has issued a stark warning: any financial institution, regardless of its nationality, that facilitates…
A reader is entitled to three weeks off but can’t shake the feeling that taking them would be selfish, uncommitted, or proof they’re expendable. Ask an Ethicist columnist Vera Cherepanova…
The intricate dance between organizations and public officials, particularly during protracted projects and the persistent drive to secure or maintain engagements, can sometimes blur the lines of ethical conduct. This…
A reader is entitled to three weeks off but can’t shake the feeling that taking them would be selfish, uncommitted or proof they’re expendable. Ask an Ethicist columnist Vera Cherepanova…
The risks posed by nuclear weapons remain as potent as ever, but the institutional framework that mitigated them has been severely eroded. The task now is to prevent deterrence from…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent blunt warning to US President Donald Trump regarding Taiwan was a calculated move, designed to underscore the gravity of Beijing’s position on the self-governing island.…
