For much of the past century, philanthropy remained an unquestioned good. But with growing public perception connecting philanthropy to the…
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The Kingdom of God Has No Borders—An introduction
The Kingdom of God Has No Borders is a historical study, but it can help us understand the role of…
Weak theology and the anti-gospel of American exceptionalism
Has the United States been a source of good in the world? Weak theology assumes a position of service to…
The new global politics of religion: A view from the other side
In the summer of 2013, the international Islamic magazine al-Bayan published its Ramadan issue with a striking cover. Flanked by…
Religious freedom, past and future
For those of us who have been following the Politics of Religious Freedom project on this website and elsewhere, Beyond…
“After the Shipwreck”: Interpreting religion in international relations
Having been invited to reflect upon the themes of this forum, first raised during the European University Institute (EUI) workshop “Beyond…
Egypt at the crossroads
Mohamed Morsi was declared President of Egypt little more than two weeks ago. Challenger and former President Hosni Mubarak’s last…
Council on Foreign Relations fellowship
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is currently accepting applications for the International Affairs Fellowship (IAF).
Alawites, Alevis, and Assad
n a recent article in The New Republic, Soner Cagaptay discusses how Syria's sectarian divisions could exacerbate current divisions in Turkey.
Democracy, diplomacy, and religious freedom
Over at Foreign Affairs, Andrew Preston has written an article exploring the paradox of religion in U.S. foreign policy.