VIDEO: An Interview with Elizabeth Prodromou on Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Global Orthodox Christianity

In this interview with Religion & Diplomacy editor Judd Birdsall, Elizabeth Prodromou discusses her new policy brief on “Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Global Orthodox Christianity.” The historical […]

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VIDEO: Jos Douma Reflects on Serving as Dutch Religion Envoy

Jos Douma retired in September 2022 from The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he served most recently as the Special Envoy for Religion and […]

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Russia’s use of “Spiritual Security”: An Interview with Kristina Stoeckl

The Russian state and the Russian Orthodox Church have emphasized “spiritual-moral values” a great deal in recent years, including in the context of Russia’s invasion […]

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VIDEO: Ukrainian Religious Actors and Organizations after Russia’s Invasion

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a profound impact on Ukrainian religious communities. In a new policy brief commissioned by the Transatlantic Policy Network on […]

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Is Religious Freedom a Marginalized Human Right? An Interview with David Griffiths

Human rights expert David Griffiths recently authored a LinkedIn post offering his reflections on the 2022 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief […]

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VIDEO: A Conversation with Robert Joustra on Christian Realism

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 […]

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VIDEO: Religion and Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Marco Ventura

In this recorded conversation, Religion & Diplomacy editor Judd Birdsall interviews Prof. Marco Ventura to discuss a new report Ventura co-authored on Shaping the AI Transformation: […]

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VIDEO: The Enduring Presence of Religion in the Making of Europe

The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Europe offers a detailed overview of religious ideas, structures, and institutions involved in the making of Europe. It examines […]

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VIDEO: Interview with Chris Seiple on USIP Report on Religious Engagement

In this recorded conversation, Religion & Diplomacy editor Judd Birdsall interviews Chris Seiple to discuss a new report Seiple co-authored with Peter Mandaville (a George […]

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The Value of Understanding the Role of Value Systems in Violent Conflicts

The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich recently released a new report examining the role of value systems—both religious and secular—in conflict and peacebuilding. The […]

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Contextual Theology is a Mechanism Contributing to Sustainable Peace

By Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi ~   Religion and religious actors have critical roles to play in peacebuilding as we face a range of ongoing tensions […]

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Toby Volkman Reflects on the Henry R. Luce Initiative on Religion in International Affairs

As the Henry R. Luce Foundation brings its Religion in International Affairs Initiative to a close, the foundation’s Director of Policy Initiatives Toby Alice Volkman […]

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