In this recorded conversation, Religion & Diplomacy editor Judd Birdsall speaks with Dr. Robert Joustra about his new book, co-edited with Eric Patterson, Power Politics and Moral Order: Three Generations of Christian Realism–A Reader. In the conversation, Joustra defines Christian Realism and differentiates it from other forms of realism, unpacks the various schools and generations of Christian Realist thought, and shares his views on how the tradition can shape our practice of diplomacy and our understanding of the role of religion in international affairs.
Robert Joustra is Associate Professor of Politics & International Studies at Redeemer University College in Hamilton, Ontario. He is a Senior Editor of The Review of Faith & International Affairs and the author, editor, or co-editor of several books.