Portrait of Hans J. Morgenthau by O. Donnandi.
May 12, 1991
President, Carnegie Council, 1980-1995
Former Council president Robert J. Myers discusses the legacy of Hans J. Morgenthau: his realist doctrine and its influence on American foreign policy; some enduring dilemmas of American democracy; and the the mass destruction of humanity through nuclear weapons.
SEP 18, 2026 • Podcast
Casey Michel examines how concentrated wealth is reshaping American democracy and foreign policy, and the consequences when private interests take precedence over the public good.
SEP 15, 2026 • Article
At a time of profound ethical challenges—from rapid technological change to shifting geopolitical tensions—Carnegie Council is helping prepare the next generation of leaders.
SEP 15, 2026 • Video
Access a recording of this "Values & Interests" event with Freedom House CEO Jamie Fly and Council President Joel Rosenthal discussing the state of democracy globally.
