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MAR 20, 2026 • Article
Zero Introspection
The rejection of introspection and moral duties by America's business leaders—combined with an unwillingness to defend the very system that incubated their success—is ...
FEB 10, 2026 • Article
A Moral Rupture
As moral relativists try to sanitize Trump's transgressive policies, Canada's Prime Minister Carney warns, "We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition."
AUG 28, 2025 • Article
Ethics in a Post-Liberal World
Seven months into Trump's second term, liberal principles hang in the balance. Bringing these norms back to life will require courage.
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.
NOV 21, 2024 • Article
A New International Order Is Emerging, We Must Bring Our Principles With Us
On the heels of a new international order, Carnegie Council will continue to champion the vision of peace and cooperation that remains our mission.