What Does it Really Mean to ‘Instrumentalize Religion’? An Interview with Owen Frazer
In contemporary politics, and especially in contexts of conflict, it’s common to hear allegations that a leader or a movement has “instrumentalized religion.” But what […]
ReadThe Pandemic and the Global Future of Religion
By Paul Freston ~ It is dangerous to make predictions, especially about the future. And even more so, about the future of religion, whose historical […]
ReadEngaging the Post-ISIS Iraqi Religious Landscape: An Interview with Ann Wainscott
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) released a report on Engaging the Post-ISIS Iraqi Religious Landscape for Peace and Reconciliation. The report is part of […]
ReadIs the MENA Region Becoming Less Religious? An Interview with Michael Robbins
In late 2019, the research network Arab Barometer released the results of new polling surveys that show that there has been a decline religious faith and […]
ReadFaith in the Special Relationship? An Interview with Ger FitzGerald
The Anglo-American ‘Special Relationship’ is grounded in a shared history and language and in cultural similarities. What does it mean then that, according to a […]
ReadMediation Perspectives: Integrating Religion into Conflict Analysis
Editor’s note: This blogpost from 2018 introduces Religion in Conflict and Peacebuilding: An Analysis Guide. The electronic version of the guide was published in 2018. […]
ReadWhat is the ‘Muslim Atlantic’? An Interview with Daniel DeHanas
Muslims on both sides of the Atlantic are linked by a shared faith tradition and face many challenges in common. To better understand these interconnections, […]
ReadWhat’s the Relationship Between Religion and Innovation? An Interview with Marco Ventura
Religion is often conceived as something static, rigid, and resistant to innovation. But a new position paper published by the Center for Religious Studies at Fondazione […]
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