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FEB 6, 2025 • Article

A Moment for Moral Resilience—Not Exhaustion

Humanitarianism, international cooperation, and democracy are being challenged and outright rejected. But we need moral resilience to help us navigate this complicated time. Read More.

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Joel H. Rosenthal

Joel H. Rosenthal

President, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

MAY 13, 2025 • Video

Advancing Global Health in a Moment of Fracturing Partnerships

In this event from our Ethics Empowered: Leadership in Practice series, practitioners examined the impact of today's geopolitical environment on the future of public health.

Hosted by Nicholas Bayer & Brian A. Mateo

APR 29, 2025 • Podcast

Interrogating Our “Norms” with Professor Tanisha Fazal

University of Minnesota's Professor Tanisha Fazal joins the "Values & Interests" podcast to discuss shifting geopolitical norms in a moment of global transition.

Hosted by Kevin Maloney

Left to Right: Molly O'Toole, Estuardo Cifuentes, Emily Shechtman, Kate Clark. Credit: Bryan Goldberg Photography.

APR 23, 2025 • Video

The State of Migration in 2025: Balancing Values and Interests at the International and Local Levels

This event examined the state of migration in 2025 at the international & local levels, featuring discussions led by Senior Fellow Michael Doyle and journalist Molly O'Toole.

Hosted by Molly O'Toole, Michael W. Doyle, Susie Han, & Chris Kaoutzanis

Vote to America Great Again billboard. CREDIT: Quinn Dombrowski (CC).

APR 23, 2025 • Article

Erase & Rewind: The Politics of Nostalgia & its Ethical Implications

Populist leaders like Donald Trump & Vladimir Putin frequently employ nostalgic rhetoric for political gain. Tinatin Japaridze analyzes the impact & ethical downsides of this strategy.

By Tinatin Japaridze

APR 10, 2025 • News

Global Ethics Day 2025 to Take Place on October 15 with the New Theme of “Ethics Re-envisioned"

Carnegie Council is pleased to announce “Ethics Re-envisioned" as the new theme for the 12th annual Global Ethics Day, which will take place on October 15, 2025.

Left to right: Zhanna Malekos Smith, Mai'a Cross, Diane Howard, Ann C Thresher. CREDIT: Noha Mahmoud.

APR 4, 2025 • Video

Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy

In this event, Northeastern University’s Ethics Institute partnered with Carnegie Council to host a convening on the future of international space governance, security, & sustainability.

Hosted by Ronald Sandler, Zhanna L. Malekos Smith, & Joel H. Rosenthal

Helmet and Flack Jackets of MONUC Peacekeepers

MAR 13, 2025 • Video

Moral Dilemmas and Political Tradeoffs in Peacekeeping Operations

In the first event in our Ethics Empowered: Leadership in Practice series, practitioners grappled with critical questions for UN peacekeeping, now and in the future.

Hosted by Juris Pupcenoks & Brian A. Mateo

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MAR 27, 2025 • Article

Ethics on Film: Discussion of "September 5"

This review explores ethical questions concerning journalism and political sensitivities in this film recounting the day of the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

By Alex Woodson

MAR 17, 2025 • Article

An Immigration Philosophy Fit for Our Better Selves

America needs an immigration policy that can meet its duties, reflect its values, and serve its interests. How can we create this more ethical framework?

By Michael W. Doyle

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