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...

Those facing persecution need Christians to speak up, working across faith and theological lines for those living in danger everywhere....

Check out this "USIP Explains," where I highlight the power of sacred sites to promote pluralism, lifting up examples of Coventry...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Sacred sites can foster peace and understanding across religious divides by reflecting a history of coexistence. Their...

People worldwide face a maelstrom of hate, violence, and oppression because of their beliefs. They cannot stop the storm alone, but they...

Job seekers often ask for advice, especially graduate students and those hoping to break into the international affairs profession....

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

I enjoyed speaking again on Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson, this time about my new book and why the United States should continue...

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...

OAS Permanent Council Special Session on the IACHR Study on the Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion or Belief in the Americas...

The following post comprises remarks during a panel on “Understanding Religious Freedom: Why Does It Matter?” at the ICLRS 31st Annual...

See my remarks at the 31st Annual International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University (BYU). My presentation starts here .

Checkout this thoughtful discussion with Knox Thames and Clarissa Moll about situation for global persecution and how Christians can...

"Jaweed Kaleem of The Los Angeles Times  interviews Knox Thames about his new book, Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global...

Check out my book discussion with the Indian American Muslim Council about my findings on India and the implications for U.S. foreign...

Leveraging the power and influence of sacred sites can help societies develop an appreciation for religious pluralism, diversity, and the...

For a quick 3 MINUTE description of my book ENDING PERSECUTION, check out this clip from my conversation with the Trinity Forum . It was...

A twenty-first century challenge A pandemic is sweeping the world–not COVID, but a pandemic of religious persecution affecting many faith...

Enjoyed a thoughtful discussion with Liberty Magazine about the impact of the International Religious Freedom Act on global persecution...

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...