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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Restless Empire: China and the World Since 1750

SEP 20, 2012 Podcast

Restless Empire: China and the World Since 1750

In this astute analysis, Westad explains China's international relations over the last 250 years from a Chinese perspective, providing valuable insights into its current and future ...

Peace Palace in The Hague. CREDIT: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peace_Palace_in_The_Hague_(9347428414).jpg">Roman Boed</a> via Wikimedia

SEP 19, 2012 Transcript

Peace: What Is it Good for?

Andrew Carnegie was ahead of his time; he questioned the essence of imperial Great Power politics and offered an alternate future. He debunked the glorification ...

Peace Palace in The Hague. CREDIT: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peace_Palace_in_The_Hague_(9347428414).jpg">Roman Boed</a> via Wikimedia

SEP 19, 2012 Podcast

Peace: What Is it Good for?

Andrew Carnegie was ahead of his time; he questioned the essence of imperial Great Power politics and offered an alternate future. He debunked the glorification ...

Syria independence flag flies over protesters in Idlib, <br>CREDIT: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/syriafreedom/6961997081/">Freedom House</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>)

SEP 17, 2012 Podcast

America in the 21st Century: A View from the Arab World

The key is still the Arab-Israeli conflict, says Muasher. "The U.S. is not going to be able to regain its credibility in the region ...

AUG 31, 2012 Podcast

Global Ethics Corner: Are Grand Bargains Overrated?

With the crisis in Syria escalating, many analysts think a lasting resolution will be found in an internationally negotiated comprehensive settlement. Is a grand bargain ...

Anti-Assad Protest. CREDIT: <a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/omarsc/6842564733/>Omar Chatriwala</a> <a href=http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en>(CC)</a>

AUG 30, 2012 Article

Syria and the Arab Spring: Unintended Consequences?

It is easy to seek to add Assad to the list of toppled despots, from Tunisia to Egypt to Yemen to Libya. But it would ...

Yukichi Fukuzawa. CREDIT: <a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/naoyafujii/3292444763>Naoya Fujii</a> <a href=http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en>(CC)</a>

AUG 30, 2012 Article

Home Alone?

What is it like to be liberal in East Asia? Is liberalism a specifically Western ideology, or does it embody universal norms? The old dispute ...

Pepsi and Red Square. <br>CREDIT: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katieandmichael/284850469/">Katie and Michael</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en">(CC) </a>

AUG 7, 2012 Transcript

PepsiCo's Donald M. Kendall on Russia

Kendall recalls how he opened up the former Soviet Union for PepsiCo, bringing in other U.S. companies as well. He goes on to discuss ...

Pepsi and Red Square. <br>CREDIT: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katieandmichael/284850469/">Katie and Michael</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en">(CC) </a>

AUG 7, 2012 Podcast

PepsiCo's Donald M. Kendall on Russia

Kendall recalls how he opened up the former Soviet Union for PepsiCo, bringing in other U.S. companies as well. He goes on to discuss ...

JUL 20, 2012 Podcast

Global Ethics Corner: Prosecuting Pirates: Enforcing the Rule of Law at Sea

With Somali piracy surging over the last four years, the UN is calling for travel and financial sanctions on senior pirate leaders. Is this an ...