Multilateralism

Framing ethical perspectives

Multilateralism refers to a group of nations working together for a common goal. It is at the heart of international relations as nation-states form alliances with like-minded countries to take on global issues, such as climate, emerging technology, inequality, and collective security. Carnegie Council sees multilateralism as essential to generating solutions to global problems and a critical component of an ethical present and future.

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Inclusivity, AI & climate governance, and more

FEB 27, 2024 Video

A Carnegie Council Conversation with the UK Home Secretary

MAR 28, 2024 Video

Unlocking Cooperation: The Global South and Global North

In the inaugural panel of the "Unlocking Cooperation" series, Ramu Damodaran leads a discussion on forging a path forward for Global South/North collaboration.

OCT 18, 2023 Video

Unlocking Cooperation: A Global Ethics Day Special Event

In this keynote event for Global Ethics Day 2023, Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal led a conversation on the psychology behind cooperation; ways that states, institutions, ...

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MAY 31, 2018 Podcast

Why Ethics Matter in International Affairs

How can you ensure that ethics are a core component, not only of an international affairs education, but of graduates' performance once they go out ...

L to R: Nikolas Gvosdev, Adrian A. Basora, Maia Otarashvili. CREDIT: Amanda Ghanooni.

MAY 22, 2018 Podcast

Democracy Promotion in the Age of Trump

In this panel Adrian Basora makes a strong case for democracy as not only promoting American values but also serving U.S. interests, while Maia ...

Marine Le Pen, 2012. CREDIT: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/blandinelc/7421296060">Blandine Le Cain</a>  (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">CC</a>)

MAY 15, 2018 Article

The French Far Right in Russia's Orbit

"Far-right groups in France are not restricted to the party of the Le Pen family. They are diverse, operate through networks, and are now well ...

MAY 14, 2018 Podcast

From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia, with Michael McFaul

As Obama's adviser on Russian affairs, Michael McFaul helped craft the United States' policy known as "reset" that fostered new and unprecedented collaboration between the ...

MAY 8, 2018 Article

Engagement: What Do Voters Think

Ali Wyne notes that there is a disconnect between how Americans view U.S. foreign policy and whether or not it supports and sustains their ...

MAY 2, 2018 Article

Disengagement Meets the Army of None

Author Paul Scharre presented his book "Army of None" at Carnegie Council on May 1. The book and his talk raise ethical questions about the the ...

MAY 1, 2018 Podcast

The Peacemakers: Leadership Lessons from Twentieth-Century Statesmanship, with Bruce Jentleson

What are the qualities and conditions that enable people to become successful peacemakers? At a time when peace seems elusive and conflict endemic, Bruce Jentleson ...

APR 25, 2018 Article

Ian Bremmer, Populism, and Disengagement

Ian Bremmer discusses the connections between America's recent wars, increased populism at home, and support for U.S. disengagement abroad.

APR 23, 2018 Article

What do Americans (Republican Voters) Actually Think?

We hear all sorts of assumptions as to what American voters—and now specifically Republican voters who may or may not serve as the basis ...

APR 23, 2018 Podcast

The People vs. Democracy: Why Our Freedom Is in Danger and How to Save It, with Yascha Mounk

Harvard's Yascha Mounk argues that liberalism and democracy are coming apart, creating new forms of illiberal democracy (democracy without rights) and undemocratic liberalism (rights without ...