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Carnegie Council President Joel H. Rosenthal shares his latest insights and analysis, translating ethics, analyzing democracy, and examining our increasingly interconnected world.

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FEB 27, 2024 Video

A Carnegie Council Conversation with the UK Home Secretary

In this speech, the UK Home Secretary outlined the range of opportunities and challenges faced by countries as a consequence of migration.

Left to Right: Abiodun Williams, Erez Yoeli, Joel Rosenthal. October 18, 2023.

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, ...

Jerusalem at night. CREDIT: joiseyshowaa.

OCT 11, 2023 Article

Terror Attacks in Israel: A Complete Rout of Ethical Principles

Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal condemns Hamas' shocking terror attacks in Israel. What are we to make of such a complete rout of ethical principles?

Yvonne Aki-Saywerr, Laura Jay, and Victoria Cerullo

OCT 6, 2023 Video

Cities at the Forefront of the Climate Crisis: The Ethics of Urban Decarbonization and Climate Resilience

This in-depth panel discussion looks at how to address urban-specific climate challenges in an ethical manner. What are the latest climate policy innovations for cities?

empty United Nations General Assembly hall

MAY 22, 2023 Article

Sitting on the Sidelines: The Global Divide on Ukraine

Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal reflects on the global divide in relation to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.