President's Desk

Carnegie Council President Joel H. Rosenthal shares his latest insights and analysis, translating ethics, analyzing democracy, and examining our increasingly interconnected world.

Recent Articles, Events, & Podcasts

Left to Right: Abiodun Williams, Erez Yoeli, Joel Rosenthal. October 18, 2023.

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, ...

Jerusalem at night. CREDIT: joiseyshowaa.

OCT 11, 2023 Article

Terror Attacks in Israel: A Complete Rout of Ethical Principles

Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal condemns Hamas' shocking terror attacks in Israel. What are we to make of such a complete rout of ethical principles?

Yvonne Aki-Saywerr, Laura Jay, and Victoria Cerullo

OCT 6, 2023 Video

Cities at the Forefront of the Climate Crisis: The Ethics of Urban Decarbonization and Climate Resilience

This in-depth panel discussion looks at how to address urban-specific climate challenges in an ethical manner. What are the latest climate policy innovations for cities?

empty United Nations General Assembly hall

MAY 22, 2023 Article

Sitting on the Sidelines: The Global Divide on Ukraine

Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal reflects on the global divide in relation to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Joel Rosenthal at the UN

MAR 2, 2023 Article

Gandhian Trusteeship: Empathy, Mutuality, and a New Realism

On February 23, 2023, Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal spoke on empathy, mutuality, realism, and in the influence of Mahatma Gandhi at an event organized by Permanent ...