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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APR 17, 2014 Article

Jingo Unchained: What World War I Wrought

When we think about the centenary of World War I in 2014, we should consider first and foremost what it has meant for the life of ...

APR 16, 2014 Article

Dance of the Furies: Michael Neiberg on Europe and the Outbreak of World War I

"It is impossible for me to see how a Second World War, a Holocaust, a Cold War, a globally-engaged United States, and decolonization could happen ...

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APR 16, 2014 Podcast

Iran and Nuclear Proliferation: Update with Joseph Cirincione

Joseph Cirincione, president of the Ploughshares Fund, discusses the status and prospects for the ongoing P5+1 talks in Vienna on Iran's nuclear program, and the ...

Asia

APR 14, 2014 Podcast

Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific

No wonder the South China Sea is important to China, says Robert Kaplan. It's the Mediterranean of Asia, the center of international commerce, including energy ...

APR 11, 2014 Podcast

An Update from Ukraine

From Odessa, political scientist Dr. Nicolai Petro discusses the unrest in the eastern Donbas region and possibilities for a diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine crisis.

APR 4, 2014 Podcast

Iran's Nuclear Program: Status and Prospects for the P5+1 Negotiations

Discussions among the Iran and the P5 countries and Germany on the Iranian nuclear energy program are ongoing in Vienna. William O. Beeman, professor and ...

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APR 2, 2014 Podcast

"Watchers of the Sky": Film Screening & Conversation with Luis Moreno-Ocampo

What are the challenges facing the International Criminal Court? How can it be more effective? Former ICC prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo explains.

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MAR 24, 2014 Podcast

Crisis in Ukraine: Ukraine and Russia Beyond Crimean Secession

Professor Nicolai Petro, currently in Odessa, Ukraine, discusses recent developments, including the secessionist vote in the Crimean peninsula and the subsequent annexation by Russia, outcomes ...

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MAR 19, 2014 Article

The Ethics of Avoiding Conflict with China

Is there a policy prescription that can avoid turning predictions of a Sino-American clash into a self-fulfilling prophecy?

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MAR 11, 2014 Article

Taking Effective and Practical Steps Regarding Ukraine

Putin's ultimate goal is to avoid having a Ukraine that is a Western outpost on his border. He needs to be shown that the policies ...