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...
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Nov 14 min read
Religion & Global Affairs Newsletter
People worldwide face a maelstrom of hate, violence, and oppression because of their beliefs. They cannot stop the storm alone, but they...
Nov 14 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....
Oct 301 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 254 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 235 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 157 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 41 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 11 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...
Sep 98 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 71 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 64 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...
Aug 141 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...
Jul 297 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 281 min read
Utilizing Faith in Foreign Relations
I was pleased to speak to Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson about how the United States can counter China's influence through an...
Jul 105 min read
The importance of continuity in the UK’s freedom of religion or belief policy
What will Keir Starmer do for religious freedom? The United Kingdom is a key player in promoting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB)...
Jun 274 min read
State Department Criticizes Religious Persecution: But Will It Act?
For the United States to credibly pronounce human rights to matter, then it must matter in all our relationships, friend and foe alike....
Jun 215 min read
Americans Want Values-Based Foreign Policy
Surveys of Americans reveal that they want the United States to advocate for human rights abroad. Even when voters disagree on...
Apr 293 min read
150 years of the Kentucky Derby
Saturday marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, which has run every year since 1875 on the first Saturday in May. For the...
Apr 183 min read
Russia is waging a war against religious freedom in Ukraine
Religious freedom is under attack in Ukraine. Not from Ukrainian lawmakers, as some critics have falsely alleged, but from actual Russian...
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