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title: "Russia Invades Ukraine: The Ethical Principles at Stake"
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As the crisis deepens in Ukraine, Carnegie Council examines the ramifications of Putin’s decision and the ethical principles at stake.

| View in browser March 4, 2022 Russia Invades Ukraine: The Ethical Principles at Stake As the crisis deepens in Ukraine, Carnegie Council is examining the potential ramifications of Putin’s decision to invade and working to understand the ethical principles at stake.   Several key questions have arisen: Why did diplomacy fail? What does the invasion mean for the principle of sovereignty? How does history inform the present and suggest the future? Are sanctions an appropriate and effective response, and what principles should guide their implementation?          The Doorstep Podcast "Can Putin Be Stopped? with Atlantic Council's Melinda Haring" Atlantic Council's Ukraine expert Melinda Haring joins Doorstep co-hosts Nikolas Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss where we are one week after Putin launched his large-scale invasion into the country. What are the key takeaways after a week of intense fighting? Can the U.S. and Western allies do more to stop Putin's advance? How will the war re-shape U.S. domestic politics as midterm season begins?       Senior Fellow Michael Doyle Pens Op-Ed for The Washington Post: “Seize, don't just freeze, Putin’s billions” In this op-ed, Model International Mobility Convention Senior Fellow Michael Doyle argues for the seizure of Russian assets, which can then be re-deployed by the EU to support Ukrainians fleeing the country as refugees.       President Joel Rosenthal and Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev Discuss the Ethical Principles at Stake in Ukraine In a virtual event this week, Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal and Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev discussed the ethical ramifications of Putin's decision to invade, the future role of NATO, the impact of global sanctions, and more.       Join the conversation with Carnegie Council on social media: Carnegie Council's programs, including our free podcasts, audios, and videos, are made possible through the generous donations of supporters like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Council. We thank you very much for your support.   DONATE/JOIN: To host or sponsor a Carnegie Council event, or to dedicate an event to a friend, family member, or colleague, please call Melissa Semeniuk at 212-838-4120 ext. 247.    Unsubscribe Manage Preferences   ©2022 Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs 170 East 64th Street, New York, New York 10065, United States, 212-838-4120 |
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