Hubris and the Fog of War: Unpacking the U.S.-Iran Conflict
Jun 10, 2026
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Millions of Iranians oppose their government, but that doesn't mean they want foreign bombs. Neda Bolourchi explores the ethical gray zones of this conflict.
International Humanitarian Law under Stress, Humanitarian Lives under Fire
Jun 04, 2026
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UN Under-Secretary-General Gilles Michaud reflects on the erosion of international humanitarian law and the urgent need to restore accountability and protection for aid workers.
Democracy in Retreat
May 29, 2026
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Freedom House's Yana Gorokhovskaia discusses the political and ethical stakes of two decades of global freedom decline.
Iran Is Not Venezuela—But That’s Not the Point: The Ethics of American Tactical Power
May 27, 2026
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Despite vast differences, Washington has treated Iran and Venezuela as parallel cases, writes Neda Bolourchi. What does this reveal about the ethics of American power?
Nuclear Ethics
May 22, 2026
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This "Values & Interests" panel discussion, held in partnership with PBS and moderated by acclaimed journalist Ann Curry, is available to view in full.
A Conversation with Carnegie Ethics Fellow Alex Urwin
May 18, 2026
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This conversation features Alex Urwin, head of strategic partnerships & projects at the UK prime minister's office.
Practicing Strategic Empathy and Navigating Competing Values
May 14, 2026
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University of Hong Kong's Professor Brian Wong discusses U.S.-China relations and how to practice strategic empathy without succumbing to moral relativism.
Building Moral and Professional Resilience
May 06, 2026
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Watch/listen to the latest "Values & Interests" podcast featuring Gilles Michaud, UN Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.
U.S. Power and Principle
May 01, 2026
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James Story, former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, visits Carnegie Council to discuss the new dynamic between American power and principle.
The Ethics of AI Agents in Global Governance
Apr 21, 2026
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Watch this "Ethics Empowered" event, in which an expert panel grapples with the challenges of AI agents in multilateral and diplomatic spaces.
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