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Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1914, the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is an independent, nonprofit, educational 501(c)3 institution serving international affairs professionals, teachers and students, and the attentive public. Since its inception, the Council has focused on the enduring importance of ethical values in international relations. Then, as now, the Council aspires to be a worldwide "voice for ethics." It provides a nonpartisan, open forum for discussions that go beyond the political efficacy and economic efficiency of policies to questions of values, principles, and moral argument--discussions which might not otherwise take place.

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  • I Shall Not Hate: Gaza Doctor's Journey to Peace and Human Dignity

    Tue, Mar 8, 2011
    Born in a Palestinian refugee camp, Izzeldin Abuelaish has devoted his life to medicine and to reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians, even though his three daughters and a niece were killed by Israeli shelling. Here, he discusses what drives him.
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  • Economics of Good and Evil: The Quest for Economic Meaning

    Thu, Oct 13, 2011
    Why pretend that economics is value free? Tomas Sedlacek argues that it is a product of civilization and therefore riddled with moral judgements. He further declares that separating economics from ethics creates a zombie, a monster without a soul, and that the two must be reconnected.
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  • They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children: The Global Quest to Eradicate the Use of Child Soldiers

    Wed, May 25, 2011
    The treatment of child soldiers is an ethical minefield. To the forces that use them, child soldiers are seen as weapons that are effective, cheap, and complete. How can the International community counter this, and end the use of child soldiers? How can the use of children in warfare be turned into a liability? This discussion with Lt. General Roméo A. Dallaire probes this important human rights issue.
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  • Anatol Lieven on Pakistan

    Wed, Apr 20, 2011
    Pakistan expert Anatol Lieven unravels Pakistan's troubled and complex relationships with the U.S., Afghanistan, the Taliban, and its own army, and adds a special note on what bin Laden's death means for U.S.- Pakistan relations.
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  • A Conversation with Microfinance Pioneer Susan Davis

    Wed, Jun 22, 2011
    Microfinance started as a movement for social justice and women's equality and gave birth to an industry, says Susan Davis. This gave rise to scale, efficiency, and large numbers of people being served -- over 150 million of the world's poorest households. However, as with any industry, ethical concerns do arise in the encounters between microfinance organizations and those that they serve. Davis is the founding president and CEO of BRAC USA, an affiliate of the international development organization BRA, founded in Bangladesh in 1972.
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  • The Ethics of Power: Interview with Joseph S. Nye, Jr.

    Mon, Jan 10, 2011
    Joseph Nye discusses the sources of his ideas, his major concepts such as soft power, the impact of these concepts, and his thoughts on the information revolution.
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  • That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World & How We Can Come Back

    Wed, Sep 7, 2011
    According to New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman, the U.S. faces four major challenges that threaten to jeopardize the American dream for current and future generations and lessen the U.S.'s standing in the world. Globalization, the revolution in information technology, climate change, and chronic deficits are the serious problems that must be addresses immediately; here, Friedman argues for a plan to revitalize the U.S. and its standing in the global community.
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  • Philip Howard on Civility in Everyday Life

    Mon, May 23, 2011
    Philip Howard argues that an excess of government regulations and laws have corroded the institutions of authority in society. He claims that today's legal system has deprived teachers and employers with the authority that they need to create and enforce codes of ethics. Furthermore, Howard states that the higher the level of civility in a society, the higher the level of trust, which also fosters economic well-being. How can ethics and civility be brought back into our everyday lives?
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  • Giving Voice To Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right

    Tue, Apr 26, 2011
    How can professionals respond to ethical challenges in the workplace? Through experiential exercises that act as rehearsals, Mary Gentile demonstrates how we can learn to act on our values in real-life situations. In her book *Giving Voice To Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right* she shares a new approach taught in in over one hundred schools and organizations, including MIT Sloan School of Management. Her practical exercises are designed to help professionals navigate a range of ethical dilemmas.
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  • The Good Book: A Humanist Bible

    Fri, Apr 8, 2011
    Philosopher A.C. Grayling discusses his book *The Good Book: A Humanist Bible*, a non-religious Bible that draws from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions. How can one live a humane, meaningful life without following a specific religion? Grayling strives to provide a book of wisdom and inspiration for the non-religious, or people of any faith.
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