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10 Years of Multilateral Religious Freedom Work
Translating a shared value into shared action  Ten years ago, on June 15, 2015, something remarkable happened. For arguably the first...
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The Bulletin Podcast: Uyghur Persecution
A new report on Uyghur forced labor demonstrates how the Chinese Communist Party continues to adapt and find new ways to persecute. I...
Jun 61 min read


Religion & Global Affairs Newsletter, Vol. 6, Issue 29
A pandemic of persecution impacts every faith community somewhere. In thinking about these challenges, we need innovative and expanded...
May 213 min read


Praying for ALL the Persecuted
It was an honor to speak in my hometown of Richmond, Kentucky, on the vital responsibility Christians have to pray for and advocate on...
May 181 min read


Georgetown College Commencement Address
Returning to my alma mater, Georgetown College, to deliver the commencement address was an incredible honor. Commencement Address by Knox...
May 179 min read


A Better Reorg of State to Better Advance American Values and Interests
The first Trump administration made unprecedented strides in promoting religious freedom. Summits were convened, alliances launched, the...
May 155 min read


The Russo-Ukrainian War, Religious Freedom, and U.S. Foreign Policy Under the Trump Administration
I appreciated the opportunity to speak at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs on the reality of...
May 71 min read


Army Chaplains Leading Strategic Religious Engagement
U.S. Army chaplains have a vital role to play in representing American values during key engagements with religious leaders and helping...
Apr 221 min read


Sacred sites as a new way to advance pluralism and human rights
Protecting sacred sites is not just about preserving cultural history, but fostering religious freedom, dialogue, and understanding in...
Apr 75 min read


Transnational Crime & Religious Persecution in Latin America: An Overlooked Issue
I was pleased to convene through our Program on Global Faith and Inclusive Societies a critical discussion on an overlooked issue: the...
Mar 271 min read


Book Lecture: Ending Persecution
Grateful to Union Theological Seminary  for hosting a discussion on my book ENDING PERSECUTION at their campus in New York City....
Mar 131 min read


Religion & Global Affairs Newsletter, Vol. 6, Issue 28
To say that a lot has happened in Washington, DC since January would be an epic understatement. I want to address the freeze  on foreign...
Mar 26 min read


Religious Persecution is Part of Russia’s Battle PlanÂ
A delegation of Ukrainian pastors plead for continued U.S. support Two hours before the fireworks  in the Oval Office between Ukrainian...
Mar 25 min read


Council on Foreign Relations: Religion and Foreign Policy
It was an honor to speak at the Council on Foreign Relations ' Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop about sustaining bipartisan support...
Feb 111 min read


Podcast: Religion in Syria Today
What does religion look like in Syria now? Appreciated joining The Skiff podcast at The Dispatch with Michael Reneau to discuss...
Jan 191 min read


Assessing Religious Freedom in Asia: Perspectives from China, India, and Myanmar
Webinar sponsored by the East-West Center In his recent book, Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom , Knox...
Jan 161 min read


Will the World Protect Syria’s Religious Minorities?
The new regime in Damascus brings questions and opportunities The remarkable downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has liberated...
Jan 125 min read


Advancing religious freedom with refugee resettlement
The collapse of Assad’s regime freed millions of Syrians from his tyranny. However, his overthrow presents significant challenges for...
Jan 83 min read


Religion & Global Affairs Newsletter, Vol. 5, Issue 27
As the year ends, a few final thoughts for 2024. The return of Donald Trump to the White House and the exit of Bashar al-Assad are...
Dec 18, 20245 min read


Christians mobilize to pray for all the persecuted
Those facing persecution need Christians to speak up, working across faith and theological lines for those living in danger everywhere....
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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