The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is a New York City-based 501(c)3 public charity serving international affairs professionals, teachers and students, and the attentive public. 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. It is separate and independent from all other Carnegie philanthropies.