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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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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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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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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Reflections on Twenty Years of Religion and Diplomacy: An Interview with Knox Thames

Knox Thames recently stepped down from his position as the Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South/Central Asia at the U.S. […]

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OSCE/ODIHR Report Examines the Impact of Emergency Measures on FoRB and Other Human Rights

By Mikolaj Wrzecionkowski ~ The OSCE was established to strengthen human security across the Northern Hemisphere during a time of global transformation. Its 57 countries […]

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Introducing a New Toolkit on Engaging with Religious Leaders and Faith Communities

By Ruth Watson ~ A new toolkit published by ACT Alliance EU, Caritas Europa, EU-CORD and Islamic Relief Worldwide gives EU decision-makersand civil society a concise […]

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COVID-19, Religion, and Belief: Reflections from European and American Scholars

In April 2020 a consortium of European and American scholars came together to host a webinar series on Covid-19, Religion and Belief that offered hundreds of academics, […]

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