The world has entered a new space age. This moment presents a myriad of novel ethical questions and governance challenges that require collaboration across sectors and the creation of new pathways for multilateral cooperation.
On April 2 from 8:30am-9:30am ET, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and Northeastern University invite you to attend a critical convening on the future of international space governance, diplomacy, security, and sustainability. The event will feature an expert panel discussion followed by an audience Q&A.
Opening remarks:
- Joel Rosenthal, President, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
- Ron Sandler, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Ethics Institute, Northeastern University.
Moderator:
- Zhanna Malekos Smith, Senior Associate, Aerospace Security Project and Strategic Technologies Program, CSIS; Space Consultant, MITRE Corporation
Panelists:
- Mai'a Cross, Dean’s Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Diplomacy & Director of the Center for International Affairs and World Cultures, Northeastern University
- Diane Howard, Former Director of Commercial Space Policy, National Space Council - The White House; Principal, sur l’espace PLLC
- Ann C Thresher, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University
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Ron Sandler
Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Ethics Institute, Northeastern University
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Zhanna Malekos Smith
Senior Associate, Aerospace Security Project and Strategic Technologies Program, CSIS; Space Consultant, MITRE Corporation
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Mai'a Cross
Dean’s Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Diplomacy & Director of the Center for International Affairs and World Cultures, Northeastern University
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Diane Howard
Former Director of Commercial Space Policy, National Space Council - The White House; Principal, sur l’espace PLLC
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Ann C Thresher
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University
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