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Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1914, the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is an independent, nonprofit, educational 501(c)3 institution serving international affairs professionals, teachers and students, and the attentive public. Since its inception, the Council has focused on the enduring importance of ethical values in international relations. Then, as now, the Council aspires to be a worldwide "voice for ethics." It provides a nonpartisan, open forum for discussions that go beyond the political efficacy and economic efficiency of policies to questions of values, principles, and moral argument--discussions which might not otherwise take place.

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The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe

Tue, Apr 26, 2011

"Author and journalist Peter Godwin was born and raised in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia). In this talk he untangles the country's complex and tragic history, and discusses his book *The Fear*, which follows the arc of President Mugabe's brutal career. In mid 2008, after nearly three decades of tyrannical rule of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe lost an election. Instead of conceding power, he launched a campaign of terror against his own citizens. Peter Godwin returned to his home country to document this terrifying period that Zimbabweans refer to as ""The Fear,"" and here, shares his story."

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A Conversation with Microfinance Pioneer Susan Davis

Wed, Jun 22, 2011

Microfinance started as a movement for social justice and women's equality and gave birth to an industry, says Susan Davis. This gave rise to scale, efficiency, and large numbers of people being served -- over 150 million of the world's poorest households. However, as with any industry, ethical concerns do arise in the encounters between microfinance organizations and those that they serve. Davis is the founding president and CEO of BRAC USA, an affiliate of the international development organization BRA, founded in Bangladesh in 1972.

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The Good Book: A Humanist Bible

Fri, Apr 8, 2011

Philosopher A.C. Grayling discusses his book *The Good Book: A Humanist Bible*, a non-religious Bible that draws from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions. How can one live a humane, meaningful life without following a specific religion? Grayling strives to provide a book of wisdom and inspiration for the non-religious, or people of any faith.

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Behind the Headlines: Pakistan

Mon, Mar 14, 2011

With its mix of militants, nuclear weapons, and chronic domestic unrest, Pakistan's issues are of great importance on a global level. Prize-winning author and Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid provides a report back on the situation in his homeland, and discusses his views on how the U.S. should involve itself in crafting a new narrative for Pakistan.

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The Ethics of Power: Interview with Joseph S. Nye, Jr.

Mon, Jan 10, 2011

Joseph Nye discusses the sources of his ideas, his major concepts such as soft power, the impact of these concepts, and his thoughts on the information revolution.

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That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World & How We Can Come Back

Wed, Sep 7, 2011

According to New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman, the U.S. faces four major challenges that threaten to jeopardize the American dream for current and future generations and lessen the U.S.'s standing in the world. Globalization, the revolution in information technology, climate change, and chronic deficits are the serious problems that must be addresses immediately; here, Friedman argues for a plan to revitalize the U.S. and its standing in the global community.

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Beyond Good Intentions: The Promise & Peril of Citizen Engagement with Foreign Policy

Thu, May 5, 2011

What were the accomplishments and failures of the U.S. grassroots movements that responded to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and how do these lessons apply to grassroots movements in general?

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Exorbitant Privilege: Rise, Fall and Future of the Dollar

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Barry Eichengreen argues that while the dollar is bound to lose its singular status, the coming changes will be neither sudden nor dire. Barry Eichengreen is the George C. Pardee and Helen N. Pardee Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley.

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How Wars End

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Pax Americana is a good thing, declares Gideon Rose. The problem is that even when the U.S. wins militarily, it often botches dealing with war's aftermath because it fails to define its political objectives.

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Net Delusion: Dark Side of Internet Freedom

Tue, Jan 25, 2011

Amid the euphoria about the power of the Internet and social media, **Evgeny Morozov** sounds a note of caution. He reminds us that these tools can also entrench dictators, threaten dissidents, and make it harder—not easier—to promote democracy.

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