Formulating an ethical response
As part of Carnegie Council's ongoing work to understand the ethical principles at stake during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our Impact Initiatives and Ethics & International Affairs journal have released a special content series analyzing critical issues within the conflict, including the ethics of imposing a no-fly zone; Russia's use of propaganda to justify invasion; the changing role of humanitarian aid organizations in Ukraine; and how the U.S. and its allies can formulate an ethical response to the crisis.
We invite you to view the content below.
Economics
Will U.S. Economic Hegemony Endure After Ukraine?
When long-time U.S. partners consider greater use of the renminbi, it suggests even friends will want to keep all options open. In this "National Interest" column, Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev asks: Will U.S. economic hegemony endure after Ukraine?
ReadThe Doorstep: How Much Will the Global Supply Chain Crisis Cost?
War in Ukraine, inflation, and a bear market are dominating headlines. Efforts to curb costs and boost markets, like the Ocean Shipping Reform Act—which President Biden is set to sign—should help. Logistics analyst Peter Sand returns to speak with "Doorstep" co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin about what else can be done.
ListenFor Companies, Could China Be the Next Russia?
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the global financial backlash was swift and unprecedented: Dozens of financial institutions cut off their exposure to the Russian market for reasons that were at least partially ethical. These moves against Russia have led many to wonder if China could and should be the next target.
ListenRussia, Ukraine, and the Demise of Smart Sanctions
There is no question that the invasion of Ukraine is both illegal and immoral, and there is an understandable desire to use every tool in our toolbox in countering Russia's aggression, writes Loyola University Chicago's Joy Gordon.
ReadSeize, don’t just freeze, Putin’s billions
In this "Washington Post" op-ed, MIMC Senior Fellow Michael Doyle, Dorothea Koehn, and Janine Prantli write that, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, governments should seize Vladimir Putin's assets and use them to pay for humanitarian assistance for refugees of the war.
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Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine, with Liubov Tsybulska
Published on September 22, 2022
In this Global Ethics Review podcast, Liubov Tsybulska, a hybrid warfare expert and advisor to the government of Ukraine, discusses Russian disinformation efforts and how the conflict has changed on the cyber front over the last eight years. Tsybulska and host Alex Woodson also touch on how Ukraine's social media strategy is designed to engage with Western allies, the role of the United Nations, and the brutality of the Russian military.
Emerging Technology & the War in Ukraine, with Arthur Holland Michel
Published on June 30, 2022
In this Global Ethics Review podcast, Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel discusses facial recognition systems, loitering munitions, and drones in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and analyzes their use on the battlefield and in the larger narrative of the conflict. As Russia's tactics become increasingly brutal while utilizing more traditional weapons, what effects are these technologies really having on the war?
Refugees
How to Help Ukrainian Refugees
Millions of Ukrainian refugees and IDPs need shelter, food, health care, and much more. MIMC Senior Fellow Michael Doyle and Dorothea Koehn detail some ways that NATO, the EU, and the U.S. can help in this Newsweek article.
ReadExpanding Protection: Global Lessons from the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has wreaked devastation and incalculable suffering, triggering the largest displacement of civilian populations in Europe in eighty years, writes University of Toronto's Ayelet Shachar.
ReadUkrainian Refugees & the International Response
Since the Russian invasion began in late February, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes. In this "Global Ethics Review" podcast, Senior Fellow Michael Doyle discusses what this means on the ground in Eastern Europe.
ListenForeign Policy
How has Putin's decision impacted international relations?
JAN 26, 2023 • Article
Is the West at "war" with Russia?
JUN 28, 2022 • Podcast
The Doorstep: Responding to Putin's War of Attrition, with Atlantic Council's Melinda Haring
As the fifth month of Russia's invasion of Ukraine begins, Atlantic Council's Melinda Haring returns to speak with "Doorstep" co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin ...
MAY 18, 2022 • Podcast
America's Great-Power Opportunity, with Ali Wyne
As Russia's war in Ukraine deepens and China’s influence continues to grow, many observers say the United States is entering an era of “great-power ...