Bridging Divides: The Power of Religious Engagement in Global Diplomacy

January 31, 2025 01:43:45
Bridging Divides: The Power of Religious Engagement in Global Diplomacy
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Bridging Divides: The Power of Religious Engagement in Global Diplomacy

Jan 31 2025 | 01:43:45

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Show Notes

On January 30, USIP and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy hosted a conversation reflecting on the history and legacy of religious engagement in peacebuilding. The discussion examined key accomplishments, assessed global trends, and explored bold new strategies for strengthening diplomacy, security and peacemaking through religious engagement.

Speakers

Kirsten Evans
Former USAID Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under the Trump Administration

Douglas M. Johnston, Ph.D.
Founder and President Emeritus, International Center for Religion and Diplomacy

Palwasha Kakar
Acting Director, USIP, Religion and Inclusive Societies Program

David Little, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Harvard Divinity School and Former Senior Scholar, Religion, Ethics and Human Rights, USIP

Peter Mandaville, Ph.D.
Former USAID Director of the Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships under the Biden Administration

Martine Miller
Interim President, International Center for Religion & Diplomacy

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/bridging-divides-power-religious-engagement-global-diplomacy

 

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