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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 26, 20234 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...
Oct 2, 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 19, 20231 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 12, 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...
Sep 9, 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 25, 20234 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 23, 20231 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...
Aug 14, 20235 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...
Jul 14, 20231 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, 20235 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 24, 20231 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...
Jun 16, 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 26, 20235 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 19, 20234 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 12, 20233 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 8, 20234 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 5, 20239 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...
May 4, 20233 min read


Another Somber Easter in Iraq
Where Iraqi Christians stand two decades after the U.S. invasion—and why America has a duty to help Before the U.S. invasion in 2003,...
Apr 7, 20234 min read


Grimké Lecture: World of Hurt, Word of Hope
If Christians became vocal advocates for their own and the religious freedoms of everyone everywhere, it could bring new energy and...
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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