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Book Lecture: Ending Persecution
Grateful to Union Theological Seminary for hosting a discussion on my book ENDING PERSECUTION at their campus in New York City....

Mar 26 min read
Religion & Global Affairs Newsletter, Vol. 6, Issue 28
To say that a lot has happened in Washington, DC since January would be an epic understatement. I want to address the freeze on foreign...

Mar 25 min read
Religious Persecution is Part of Russia’s Battle Plan
A delegation of Ukrainian pastors plead for continued U.S. support Two hours before the fireworks in the Oval Office between Ukrainian...


Feb 111 min read
Council on Foreign Relations: Religion and Foreign Policy
It was an honor to speak at the Council on Foreign Relations ' Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop about sustaining bipartisan support...

Jan 191 min read
Podcast: Religion in Syria Today
What does religion look like in Syria now? Appreciated joining The Skiff podcast at The Dispatch with Michael Reneau to discuss...


Jan 161 min read
Assessing Religious Freedom in Asia: Perspectives from China, India, and Myanmar
Webinar sponsored by the East-West Center In his recent book, Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom , Knox...

Jan 125 min read
Will the World Protect Syria’s Religious Minorities?
The new regime in Damascus brings questions and opportunities The remarkable downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has liberated...

Jan 83 min read
Advancing religious freedom with refugee resettlement
The collapse of Assad’s regime freed millions of Syrians from his tyranny. However, his overthrow presents significant challenges for...

Dec 18, 20245 min read
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...

Nov 22, 20243 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 21, 20241 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 14, 20246 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 2, 20244 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 1, 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....


Oct 31, 20241 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 30, 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 26, 20244 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 23, 20245 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 15, 20247 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 7, 20241 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 .
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