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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


Sacred Spaces: How the Abrahamic Family House Fosters Interfaith Dialogue
Check out this "USIP Explains," where I highlight the power of sacred sites to promote pluralism, lifting up examples of Coventry...
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Harnessing the Power of Sacred Sites to Foster Peaceful Pluralism
KEY TAKEAWAYS Sacred sites can foster peace and understanding across religious divides by reflecting a history of coexistence. Their...
Nov 14, 20246 min read


Religion & Global Affairs Newsletter, Vol. 5, Issue 26
People worldwide face a maelstrom of hate, violence, and oppression because of their beliefs. They cannot stop the storm alone, but they...
Nov 2, 20244 min read


Tips for landing an international relations job
Job seekers often ask for advice, especially graduate students and those hoping to break into the international affairs profession....
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Christianity & National Security Conference
See my remarks at the Providence Magazine "Christianity & National Security Conference" held at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, DC.
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Committing to Religious Freedom Around the World
I enjoyed speaking again on Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson, this time about my new book and why the United States should continue...
Oct 30, 20241 min read


Recommitting to international religious freedom
Being good is not good enough when millions suffer for their beliefs. We can and should do more to defend freedom of religion or belief...
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Presentation to the Organization of American States
OAS Permanent Council Special Session on the IACHR Study on the Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion or Belief in the Americas...
Oct 23, 20245 min read


Religious Freedom and Peacemaking
The following post comprises remarks during a panel on “Understanding Religious Freedom: Why Does It Matter?” at the ICLRS 31st Annual...
Oct 15, 20247 min read


Religious Freedom as a Tool for Peacemaking
See my remarks at the 31st Annual International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University (BYU). My presentation starts here .
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Global Persecution: Knox Thames talks with Clarissa Moll on The Bulletin
Checkout this thoughtful discussion with Knox Thames and Clarissa Moll about situation for global persecution and how Christians can...
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Faith Angle: Knox Thames and Jaweed Kaleem on Religious Freedom
"Jaweed Kaleem of The Los Angeles Times interviews Knox Thames about his new book, Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global...
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Book Talk with IAMC
Check out my book discussion with the Indian American Muslim Council about my findings on India and the implications for U.S. foreign...
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Sacred Sites Promoting Pluralism
Leveraging the power and influence of sacred sites can help societies develop an appreciation for religious pluralism, diversity, and the...
Sep 9, 20248 min read


Book Discussion about "Ending Persecution"
For a quick 3 MINUTE description of my book ENDING PERSECUTION, check out this clip from my conversation with the Trinity Forum . It was...
Sep 7, 20241 min read


Ending Religious Persecution
A twenty-first century challenge A pandemic is sweeping the world–not COVID, but a pandemic of religious persecution affecting many faith...
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Does Religion Have A Place in American Foreign Policy?
Enjoyed a thoughtful discussion with Liberty Magazine about the impact of the International Religious Freedom Act on global persecution...
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Fighting China—With Faith
The U.S. should lean into one of its most closely held freedoms. DISPATCH FAITH China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has endeavored to...
Jul 29, 20247 min read
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