Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
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| Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs | |
 Carnegie Council |
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| The Voice for Ethics in International Policy | |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Founded | 1914 |
| President | Joel H. Rosenthal |
| Field | International Relations |
| Official website | www.cceia.org |
The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is a New York City-based foreign policy think tank. Founded in 1914, and originally named Church Peace Union, Carnegie Council is an independent and nonpartisan institution, aiming to be the foremost voice of ethics in international affairs. The Council focuses on, Ethics, War and Peace, Global Social Justice, and Religion in Politics as its three main themes. The Carnegie Council is separate and independent from all other Carnegie philanthropies.
The Carnegie Council also helped launch Global Policy Innovations which publishes Policy Innovations, an online magainze.
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[edit] History
[edit] Early Years
In 1914 Andrew Carnegie created the Church Peace Union (CPU) comprised of leaders in religion, academia, and politics to promote moral leadership and find alternatives to armed conflict. William P. Merrill, pastor of New York's Brick Church, became the first president of the Church Peace Union. In the midst of World War I, CPU created educational programs and campaigned for political and social issues, which include defense spending and military training in public schools. CPU sought to promote debate on these, as well as other issues regarding the international community. They would later be apart of the debate concerning the League of Nations and the role of the United States in international conflicts.
[edit] Post-World War II
Following the end of World War II, CPU would direct their efforts to the newly established United Nations organization which aimed for the prevention of nuclear proliferation. In 1958, CPU would publish it's first monthly publication, WorldView. This publication would include many distinguished authors, professors, and theorists. CPU would gradually shift from a forum for debate to an advocacy role.
In 1961, the CPU was renamed Council on Religion and International Affairs (CRIA). William Loos, the executive director of the organization since 1955 became the president of CRIA in 1963.
To expand the focus of the organization further, CRIA was renamed again to the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs (CCEIA) in 1986.
[edit] Present Day
The current president of the Carnegie Council is Joel H. Rosenthal. He began leading the Council in 1995, succeeding Robert Myers.
[edit] Name Changes
- 1914 - Church Peace Union
- 1961 - Council on Religion and International Affairs
- 1986 - Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
- 2005 - Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs (current)
[edit] Mission
The Carnegie Council's mission is to be the voice for ethics in international policy. The Council convenes agenda-setting forums and creates educational opportunities and information resources for a worldwide audience of teachers and students, journalists, international affairs professionals, and concerned citizens.
[edit] Funding
The Carnegie Council is mainly funded through an endowment from Andrew Carnegie. Other sources of funding come from grants, donations, and membership dues. The Carnegie Council is a 501(c)3 public charity.
[edit] Membership Levels
- Academic Affiliate
- Supporter
- Contributing Fellow
[edit] Programs
[edit] Current Programs
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[edit] Previous Programs
- History and the Politics of Reconciliation (2000-2005)
- Empire and Democracy (2003-2004)
- Human Rights Initiative Program (1994-2005)
- Justice and the World Economy (2000-2003)
- Environmental Values (1991-2002)
[edit] Resources
Resources include transcripts, streaming audio and video, journals, book reviews, articles, papers, reports, and special reports.
[edit] Current Publications
- Ethics & International Affairs Journal - "Carnegie Council's flagship publication, this is an interdisciplinary resource for scholars, students, and policy analysts concerned with the moral dimensions of global issues. The journal covers global justice, civil society, democratization, international law, intervention, sanctions, and related topics."
- Morgenthau Lectures - "Named for famed international relations scholar Hans Morgenthau, the annual Morgenthau Memorial Lecture series is the longest-running public education initiative of the Carnegie Council, showcasing today's most distinguished thinkers on ethics and international affairs."
- Pakistan/Morocco/Afghanistan Diary, 2006 - Jere Van Dyk reports to the Carnegie Council while he is on assignment in Pakistan, Morocco, and Afghanistan.
[edit] Past Publications
- Human Rights Dialogue (1994-2005)
- Inprint Newsletter (2001-04)
- Case Studies Series (1989-2001)
- Nizer Lectures (1994-1998)
- Public Philosophy Monographs (1998)
- Privatization Project (1991-1994)
- WORLDVIEW Magazine (1958-1985)
[edit] Special Reports
- The Moral Implications of Torture
- Ten Years Since Rwanda
- War with Iraq
- The Challenge of North Korea
- "Reparations for Slavery" Debate
