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Global Ethics Corner: Kenyan Election Controversy | 04/15/13
After a controversial election, Kenya has inaugurated Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been indicted by the ICC for crimes against humanity, as its new president. Should Kenya, a hub for the aid community and an important Western ally, face repercussions?
Thought Leader: Andrew Nathan | 03/12/13
Andrew J. Nathan,
Devin T. Stewart
"I am looking for a social solution. I am looking for the political system to create a solution in which everyone will participate. Otherwise, my individual participation is not going to really make a difference. But then one tends to feel rather helpless about that."
Thought Leader: Ethan Zuckerman | 02/22/13
Ethan Zuckerman,
Devin T. Stewart,
Anna Kiefer
"I'd really like to see us get globalization right. For me, getting globalization right wouldn't mean that we have stuff from every corner of the world, but would mean that we have people and ideas and opportunities and solutions from every corner of the world."
Losing the Violence Monopoly | 11/28/12
Steven Costello
The poisonous cocktail of widespread police and military brutality, increasingly lethal inter-communal ethnic violence in several regions, the anxious countdown to the March 2013 presidential elections, and uncertainty over the implementation of major constitutional reforms has transformed Kenya's security situation from precarious to explosive.
Thought Leader: Mary Ellen Iskenderian | 09/05/12
Mary Ellen Iskenderian,
Devin T. Stewart
"I'm a huge believer in role models. I think that pretty much any woman who gets up and puts herself out there, whether she wants to be or not, is a role model."
What Does It Mean to Prevent Genocide? | 06/20/12
Tibi Galis,
Kyle C. Matthews,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
It's essential to understand that genocide is a process, not an event, says Tibi Galis from the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation. It doesn't just happen out of the blue. So there are chances to step in and change the course of this process.
Antonio Franceschet on the International Criminal Court | 06/08/12
Antonio Franceschet,
John Tessitore
What is the role of the International Criminal Court today? What are its strengths and limitations? In this informative interview, Professor Antonio Franceschet discusses the evolution of the ICC; its basic structure and function; and its current and future challenges.
Ethics Matter: Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO of Women's World Banking | 03/21/12
Mary Ellen Iskenderian,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
CEO of Women's World Banking Iskenderian explains why investing in women makes so much sense. She also tackles the recent critiques of microfinance and discusses how it is evolving.
Winners of the 2011 International Student/Teacher Essay Contest, "Making a Difference" | 02/07/12
Carnegie Council announces the results of its 2011 International Student/Teacher Essay Competition, "Making a Difference." Winners are from Nepal, India, the UK, and the U.S.A., with honorable mentions for essays from the U.S.A. and Kenya.
Honorable Mention,Undergraduate Category, "Making A Difference" Essay Contest, 2011 | 02/07/12
Third world countries pose a unique challenge; how to keep up with the world's environmental changes while still taking care of people living below the poverty level. They should embrace policies that focus on the average citizen and study the effects on the community as a whole.
Just War, Jihad, and the Study of Comparative Ethics [Full Text] | 09/28/10
John Kelsay
What can the study of the comparative ethics tell us about the similarities and divergences between the just war and jihad traditions? How can the discipline help locate shared concerns, identify persistent differences, and reveal common narratives?
WATER: Resources from Carnegie Council | 09/24/10
Lack of clean water causes the death of at least five million people every year. As part of its second annual SEPTEMBER SUSTAINABILITY MONTH, the Carnegie Council presents a collection of materials on this essential natural resource.
Michael Doyle on Nonintervention and the Responsibility to Protect | 08/04/10
Michael W. Doyle
What circumstances justify overriding sovereignty? Michael Doyle discusses the difficult questions surrounding nonintervention and the "unanimous revolution" of 2005, which led to the new norm known as the Responsibility to Protect.
The Responsibility to Protect—Five Years On [Abstract] | 06/14/10
Alex J. Bellamy
States' Responsibility to Protect vulnerable populations has become a prominent feature in international debates about preventing genocide and mass atrocities and about protecting potential victims. But profound disagreements persist about RtoP's function, meaning, and proper use.
Recent Advances in the Prevention of Mass Violence | 03/29/10
David A. Hamburg,
David C. Speedie
How can we prevent mass violence? Drawing on insights from leaders in the field, David Hamburg identifies the clear warnings that always appear long before genocide erupts and the critical points of entry for early help to countries with troubled intergroup relations.
Recent Advances in the Prevention of Mass Violence | 03/26/10
David A. Hamburg,
David C. Speedie
How can we prevent mass violence? Drawing on insights from leaders in the field, David Hamburg identifies the clear warnings that always appear long before genocide erupts and the critical points of entry for early help to countries with troubled intergroup relations.
Recent Advances in the Prevention of Mass Violence | 03/23/10
David A. Hamburg
How can we prevent mass violence? Drawing on insights from leaders in the field, David Hamburg identifies the clear warnings that always appear long before genocide erupts and the critical points of entry for early help to countries with troubled intergroup relations
Michael Doyle on Nonintervention and the Responsibility to Protect | 03/10/10
Michael W. Doyle,
John Tessitore
What circumstances justify overriding sovereignty? Michael Doyle discusses the difficult questions surrounding nonintervention and the "unanimous revolution" of 2005, which led to the new norm known as the Responsibility to Protect.
Michael Doyle on Nonintervention and the Responsibility to Protect | 03/03/10
Michael W. Doyle,
John Tessitore
What circumstances justify overriding sovereignty? Michael Doyle discusses the difficult questions surrounding nonintervention and the "unanimous revolution" of 2005, which led to the new norm known as the Responsibility to Protect.
"It's Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower" | 06/10/09
Michela Wrong,
Matthew Hennessey
Matthew Hennessey interviews Michela Wrong about her latest book. Their discussion includes the question of aid, corruption, the role of the tribe, and why Obama is not visiting Kenya on his first presidential visit to Africa.
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