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Multilateralism refers to a group of nations working together for a common goal. It is at the heart of international relations as nation-states form alliances with like-minded countries to take on global issues, such as climate, emerging technology, inequality, and collective security. Carnegie Council sees multilateralism as essential to generating solutions to global problems and a critical component of an ethical present and future.
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FEB 27, 2024 • Video
A Carnegie Council Conversation with the UK Home Secretary
MAR 28, 2024 • Video
Unlocking Cooperation: The Global South and Global North
In the inaugural panel of the "Unlocking Cooperation" series, Ramu Damodaran leads a discussion on forging a path forward for Global South/North collaboration.
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, ...
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MAR 2, 2005 • Podcast
Beyond the Age of Innocence: Rebuilding Trust Between America and the World
Mahbubani observes that much of the world is disappointed with America's leadership, and yet would like it to take the lead in creating a stable ...
DEC 8, 2004 • Podcast
The United States of Europe: The New Superpower and the End of American Supremacy
T. R. Reid discusses the state of European integration and argues that Americans are not aware of the extent to which the EU has turned ...
NOV 30, 2004 • Transcript
New Perspectives on the Transatlantic Alliance
Lionel Barber identifies several crucial tests that will determine the future of the transatlantic alliance.
NOV 8, 2004 • Transcript
Free World: America, Europe, and the Surprising Future of the West
EU-U.S. strategic cooperation is required to tackle the main security challenges of the 21st century.
OCT 6, 2004 • Transcript
The Universal Hunger for Liberty: Why the Clash of Civilizations Is Not Inevitable
Novak insists that concepts of political, economic, and religious liberty can be found in the Qur'an.
SEP 22, 2004 • Transcript
The War for Muslim Minds: Islam and the West
Kepel argues that Americans have committed a fundamental error in assuming that the followers of Osama bin Laden are waging a war on the American ...
AUG 31, 2004 • Article
Feature Articles from Inprint Newsletter (2001–2004): Ask the Candidates--and Ourselves
Election seasons are a time of easy claims of moral clarity and virtue. Yet elections can also heighten our awareness of important issues, encouraging sharp ...
JUN 2, 2004 • Podcast
Inside the Mirage: America's Fragile Partnership with Saudi Arabia
Veteran Middle East correspondent Thomas Lippman traces the history of the U.S.-Saudi relationship and discusses its current state post 9/11.
MAY 6, 2004 • Article
Feature Articles from Inprint Newsletter (2001–2004): From the Margins to the Mainstream: A Blueprint for Ethics and International Affairs
"For me, the way into the study of ethics and international affairs begins with the concept of choice", says Rosenthal. "Ethics is a reflection on ...
MAR 4, 2004 • Article
Feature Articles from Inprint Newsletter (2001–2004): Response to "Promoting Democracy in a Divided World"
Omar Noman takes issue with several of Andrew Kuper's ideas on promoting democracy.