March 20, 2025

Register for Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy 

The world has entered a new space age. This moment presents a myriad of novel ethical questions that require collaboration across sectors and the creation of new pathways for multilateral cooperation. Be sure to attend the Council’s upcoming virtual event on April 2 at 8:30am ET examining the future of space governance and security.

Small States, Mutual Respect, and the Future of the International System, with Ambassador Ali Naseer Mohamed

Ambassador Mohamed, permanent representative of the Maldives to the United Nations, joins the Values & Interests podcast to discuss the vital role that small states must play in reforming the multilateral system at a moment of escalating geopolitical tension.

Featured Resources

Diplomacy as Stagecraft: Ambush, Performance, and the Ethics of the Trump–Zelenskyy Encounter 

In this Online Exclusive for Ethics & International Affairs, Oxford’s Corneliu Bjola examines five core breaches of diplomatic norms during the Trump–Zelenskyy meeting on February 28 at the Oval Office.

Moral Dilemmas and Political Tradeoffs in Peacekeeping Operations 

Access the panel recording and educational resources from the first event in our Ethics Empowered: Leadership in Practice series, which examined the unique ethical challenges for both multilateral actors and local communities in UN peacekeeping efforts.

In Search of a Migration Governance Framework for the Modern Age  

The time for a crisis-driven approach to migration has passed. A pragmatic global response is needed—and the Model International Mobility Convent (MIMC) is the mechanism to get us there, writes Susie Han.

Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Culminates with Inaugural Symposium

The work of the first Carnegie Ethics Fellowship (CEF) cohort concluded last month at the Council’s Global Ethics Hub with a multi-day Symposium featuring public panels and discussions on key issues, including AI, childhood poverty, migration, and climate.