Stories from 400 Feet

The Ethics of Capitalism in a Time of War: Our Responsibility in Ukraine

May 03, 2022 Danielle Gagne, Chief Storyteller for Drone Network News at Volatus Aerospace Season 1 Episode 6
Stories from 400 Feet
The Ethics of Capitalism in a Time of War: Our Responsibility in Ukraine
Show Notes

Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus, explores the ethics and moral obligations we face when supporting the defense of Ukraine with guests Ret. Maj. Gen. Glynne Hines, Ret. Lt. Col. Leon Jensen, and Mriya Aid's Lubomyr Chabursky.

The call to provide humanitarian aid and support to those in need can be a complex decision for businesses.  When there is a crisis, like what is happening in Ukraine, businesses may want to help but it isn't as simple as that. No one wants to be seen as profiting from a tragedy yet they also have an obligation to their stakeholders, so they have to tread carefully. Lt. Col. (Ret.) and former President of the The Royal Canadian Artillery Association Leon Jensen, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Glynne Hines, Lubomyr Chabursky of Mriya Aid, and Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace explore the challenges that come with decisions to provide aid in times of war,  the positive impact that proper support can bring to those in need, the role governments should take to support efforts, and the impact on veterans and ways they can help.