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: The Significance of Religion for Global Diplomacy

In this recorded conversation, Religion & Diplomacy editor Judd Birdsall interviews retired Irish ambassador Philip McDonagh about his new co-authored book On the Significance of […]

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Religion & Diplomacy Editor Pens Essay on American Religious Politics for LSE Blog

The LSE Faith Centre invited Religion & Diplomacy editor Judd Birdsall to contribute an essay surveying the past decade of religion and politics in the […]

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USIP’s New Religion and Mediation Action Guide: An Interview with Ayse Kadayifci

Conflicts are often described as “religious” or “not religious,” but the reality is far more complex. A new action guide from the U.S. Institute of […]

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Reflections on the Middle East, Islam, and Foreign Policy: An Interview with H.A. Hellyer

Dr H.A. Hellyer FRSA is an academic, think-tank analyst, and media commentator who researches the interchange between public policy, international relations, security studies, and religion. […]

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Belonging and Believing: How Faith Fits in Around the World

By Tina Magazzini and Anna Triandafyllidou ~  In January 2021 the first book-length publication of a Horizon-2020, EU-funded, but international research project that covers 23 […]

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Faith and the Coup: An Interview with Susan Hayward and Iselin Frydenlund on the Religious Dimensions of the Situation in Myanmar

As we witness thousands of Burmese taking to the streets to protest the recent military takeover, what are the religious dynamics that we need to […]

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Religion and Diplomacy: A Conversation with Judd Birdsall

This interview was initially published in the Forum of the Berkley Center on Religion, Peace & World Affairs at Georgetown University.   Religion plays a […]

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How Does Religious Freedom Link with Civic Space and Women’s Rights? An Interview with Kristina Patring

The Sweden-based development consortium SMC recently released a report highlighting the linkages between civic space, freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), and women’s rights. The […]

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Faith, Hope, and Politics in the Middle East: An Interview with Rouzbeh Parsi

In this interview with leading expert Rouzbeh Parsi we explore a number of key trends in the Middle East—the legacy of the Arab Spring, declining support […]

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Engaging Religion or Domesticating Religion? An Interview with Atalia Omer

At conferences dealing with religion and international affairs it’s common to hear references to “religious engagement,” “religious literacy,” and “building the capacity” of faith-based organizations […]

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Understanding Global Trends in Religion and Politics: An Interview with Jonathan Fox

Jonathan Fox is one of the world’s leading authorities on religion and politics. He serves as Professor of Religion and Politics at Bar-Ilan University in […]

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