Rethinking Ethics in International Affairs: Reshaping Civilizational Discourse

The notion and applicability of ethics in the public sphere have become a relatively obscure matter with prevailing incursion political secularism. functioning model contemporary polity leads us to believe that play no role politics, whether at national or international levels. Ethics is not predominant concept leading relations theories, such as realism liberalism. Pacing these for which power struggle more central concept, this article argues significant politics remains an essential element understanding analyzing foreign policy. Neglecting ignoring limits our appraisal hinders from perceiving whole picture affairs. This proposes way forward through responsible dealing global Responsible ethical means taking best potentially actions circumstances permit paper employs interpretative approach qualitative research via secondary published materials engage debate on ethics. In study, theoretical framework conception al-Murūʼah (sense honor), presents normative foundation others nationally internationally. Three sub-concepts develop al-Murūʼah, First, al-Mu’āzarah (assistance without expecting compensation,) second, al-Miyāsrah (relieving discomfort crises), third, al-Ifḍāl generosity.