IRFA @ 25 Presentation
Find my presentation at the event celebrating 25 years of the International Religious Freedom Act, hosted at the U.S. Institute of Peace...
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Oct 28, 20235 min read
Creating 21st Century Religious Freedom Advocacy
October marks 25 years since Congress passed the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. A groundbreaking piece of legislation for...
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Building on 25 years of religious freedom advocacy
A quarter of a century after passing the International Religious Freedom Act, global persecution continues while domestic battles around...
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Commemorating IRFA: Why Religious Freedom Remains Vital to U.S. Law and Policy
Check out my remarks regarding U.S. international religious freedom policy at an RFI event marking the 25th anniversary of IRFA. With...
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Advancing Freedom of Religion or Belief through Religiously Inclusive Education
See my chapter in Poverty and Prejudice: Religious Inequality and the Struggle for Sustainable Development, edited by Mariz Tadros,...
Sep 12, 20234 min read
Three anniversaries will force issues of religious persecution at the UN General Assembly
Whether world leaders grapple with interconnecting issues of religion and global affairs remains to be seen, but they cannot afford to...
Sep 9, 20234 min read
Russia’s Leadership Role Is Wrong for UNESCO
Russia’s ongoing leadership role with UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, makes a mockery of...
Aug 25, 20234 min read
In Pakistan, religious freedom is withering
The torching of churches in Pakistan has brought to global attention the dire state for religious minorities in that troubled country....
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are misused and in need of reform
The Aug. 18 news article “Pakistan arrests 130 people after churches attacked on blasphemy rumor” rightly mentioned the slow police...
Aug 14, 20235 min read
Can Brazil Lead on Religious Freedom?
As South America’s largest country by population, landmass, and economic strength, Brazil has the resources, expertise, and political...
Jul 14, 20231 min read
Defending Belief for All
Wonderful to attend the annual Jalsa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in the United States. Great people and fellowship. Highlighted...
Jun 24, 20235 min read
The Biden-Modi Meeting Was a Failure for Democracy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received VIP treatment at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue this week, including a state dinner with...
Jun 24, 20231 min read
Interview with EWTN about India
"If the India that we're drawing near towards doesn't respect human rights, doesn't respect religious freedom then we're really not...
Jun 16, 20235 min read
America Shouldn't Ignore Rights Abuses in India
In Washington policy circles, conventional wisdom has it that democratic India is a logical, natural, and indispensable strategic partner...
May 26, 20235 min read
Religious Persecution at the Far Edge of India
Spurring India’s political leadership to change course and confront religious violence will take outside pressure. As is often the case,...
May 19, 20234 min read
Book Review: Politics of Hate: Religious Majoritarianism in South Asia
Politics of Hate: Religious Majoritarianism in South Asia Edited by Farahnaz Ispahani HarperCollins India 2023 336 pp., £17.99 paperback...
May 12, 20233 min read
Book Reviews: Promoting religious freedom in an age of intolerance
Book Reviews: Promoting religious freedom in an age of intolerance Barbara Ann Rieffer-Flanagan Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, 2022, 244...
May 8, 20234 min read
Lebanon’s unique religious diversity is under threat
The influx of more than 1 million Syrian refugees, hyperinflation and government impotency have created existential challenges. Lebanon...
May 5, 20239 min read
Saving International Religious Freedom
Twenty-five years ago, landmark legislation birthed a new era for religious freedom diplomacy. Has the International Religious Freedom...
May 4, 20233 min read
Kentucky Derby
Held annually at the historic Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, the Kentucky Derby runs on the first Saturday of May. As a proud...
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