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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 and the power of states, businesses, institutions, and the people. Read More.

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Joel H. Rosenthal

Joel H. Rosenthal

President, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

SEP 11, 2025 • Video

Post-Liberal American Power

In first event in our "Values & Interests" series, an expert panel examines the question: Has Trump 2.0 ushered in an era of post-liberal American power?

Hosted by James Ketterer, Kevin Maloney, & Joel H. Rosenthal

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SEP 8, 2025 • Article

A Policy Framework for International Cooperation in Space Biotechnology

This report, in collaboration with Northeastern University, explores the need for multilateral frameworks and guidance in biotechnology as humans explore space in the coming decades.

Authors Mai'a K. Davis Cross, John Basl, Gokce Altin Yavuzarslan, Brian Helmuth, Ryan Morhard, & Ann C. Thresher

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SEP 12, 2025 • Article

When Philosophy Meets Power: How Metaethics Shapes International Influence

ICR Research's Stuart MacDonald explores how metaethics—the study of what makes moral claims valid—might help us understand the difficulties of values-based diplomacy.

Author Stuart MacDonald

AUG 26, 2025 • Podcast

The Ethical Abyss: A Tech Ecosystem Reliant on Conflict, with Professor Elke Schwarz

Elke Schwarz joins "Values & Interests" to discuss the new highly militarized tech ecosystem and the resulting dehumanization of civilians in conflict zones around the world.

Hosted by Kevin Maloney

AUG 7, 2025 • News

Carnegie Council Unveils New Ethics-Based Tool to Accelerate the Implementation of Climate Action in Cities

Carnegie Council has released a new free-to-access tool for professionals working to address or limit climate change impacts in cities.

By Samuel Bradshaw

Oct. 30, 5:30pm ET, Virtual • Event

Addressing Climate Migration & Considerations for the Future

In this convening, an expert panel will discuss how nations can collaborate to ensure the rights of people moving due to climate change.

SEP 2, 2025 • Article

A Conversation with Carnegie Ethics Fellow Josh Acosta

This interview series profiles members of the second Carnegie Ethics Fellows cohort. This discussion features Josh Acosta, a nonresident fellow at George Mason University.

Authors Joshua Acosta & Alex Woodson

JUL 11, 2025 • Journal

New Issue Out Now: Ethical Dilemmas and Migration Policymaking, the International Intervention in Afghanistan, and more

The editors of Ethics & International Affairs are pleased to present the latest issue of the journal. The issue features a roundtable on ethical dilemmas and ...

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AUG 5, 2025 • Article

Illiberal Narratives and Shifting Values: Examining Competing Visions of the U.S. and its Role in the World

This report examines the rise of illiberal narratives and the recent dismantling of U.S. soft power institutions

Authors Kevin Maloney & James Ketterer

APR 10, 2025 • News

Global Ethics Day 2025 to Take Place on October 15 with the New Theme of “Ethics Re-envisioned"

Carnegie Council is pleased to announce “Ethics Re-envisioned" as the new theme for the 12th annual Global Ethics Day, which will take place on October 15, 2025.

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