Conversations are easy when your political, personal, and community values align with those around you. But when our core values differ—or when we place importance on certain values over others—misunderstanding and animosity can fester, creating an environment where these beliefs become an excuse to see another group as less equal, less morally legitimate, or, in the worst-case scenario, as an enemy.
Applied ethics provides a path not only to engage with others whose values systems differ from our own, but also to reflect deeply on what we believe—which will inevitably change and evolve over our lifetimes.
To help with this personal reflection, and to begin getting more forensic about your own values system in the run-up to Global Ethics Day on October 21, 2026, Carnegie Council has launched a new interactive tool: the Ethics & Values Mind Map.
Join Us for the 13th Annual Global Ethics Day Keynote Event on October 21!
Experts from across disciplines will convene to examine what it means to re-center ethics in a fragmented and rapidly changing world. The discussion will span finance and governance, climate change, the impact of emerging technologies, and more. It will feature a 60-minute panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Re-centering Ethics with Carnegie Council’s Journal
Focusing on the theme of “Re-centering Ethics” for Global Ethics Day 2026, the editors of Ethics & International Affairs invited brief essays tackling subjects such as military AI, ethics education, refugees, and human rights. In different ways, each essay encourages us to reflect on the value of time spent engaging in person-to-person interactions.
In case you missed it, click here for the first issue of the 40th volume of Ethics & International Affairs.
Preparing Ethical Leaders in a Fragmented World
What does ethical leadership require in an era of polarization, institutional distrust, and geopolitical upheaval? In this episode of Values & Interests, Kevin Maloney speaks with Noah Bopp, founder of The School for Ethics and Global Leadership, about the challenges facing Gen Z and the importance of pluralism, good-faith dialogue, mentorship, and ethical accountability.
As new technologies transform how wars are fought, the way we speak about the ethical and humanitarian stakes of armed conflict must continue to evolve as well. As part of the Ethics Empowered: Leadership in Practice series, this expert panel discussed how to re-center the voices of soldiers, veterans, and civilian victims of warfare.
At a time of profound ethical challenges—from rapid technological change to shifting geopolitical tensions—it is imperative to help prepare the next generation of leaders. In this article, Brian Mateo, director of education and special projects, discusses the urgent need for values-driven responsible leadership and how Carnegie Council’s educational programs are providing a response.
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