Articles by Chris Seiple
Converting the Foreign Policy Elite
Chris Seiple Tuesday, 6 July 2010
A review of Engaging Religious Communities Abroad: A New Imperative for U.S. Foreign Policy, by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs' Task Force on Religion and the Making of U.S. Foreign Policy (Chicago Council on Global Affairs, 2010).
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Ready … or Not?: Equipping the U.S. Military Chaplain for Inter-Religious Liaison
Chris Seiple Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Chaplains are not yet fully equipped to serve as inter-religious liaisons and religious-affairs advisers. A number of recommendations, if implemented, would better educate and train chaplains for today's challenges. [FREE]
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International Religious Freedom Advocacy
H. Knox Thames, Chris Seiple, Amy Rowe Monday, 23 March 2009
International Religious Freedom Advocacy is a unique guidebook for engagement. It provides helpful insights into the tangled web of international organizations, international law, and non-governmental organizations that work to advance religious freedom worldwide. (Baylor University Press, 2009.)
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The U.S. Military/NGO Relationship in Humanitarian Interventions
Chris Seiple Monday, 23 March 2009
Four case studies examine the military's involvement in humanitarian operations, requiring close cooperation with United Nations agencies, international organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). (U.S. Army War College, 1996.)
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Seizing the Middle East Moment
Chris Seiple Monday, 1 September 2008
The next president will need to implement a comprehensive Middle East policy that actively addresses religion's role, and sensitively present it to the region's Muslim-majority societies. [FREE]
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Why I Signed the Open Letter
Chris Seiple Saturday, 1 December 2007
I signed the open letter supporting a two-state solution because it is wise in its policy recommendation and because it is consistent with my responsibility as a follower of Christ to love my neighbor.
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Memo to the State: Religion and Security
Chris Seiple Thursday, 1 March 2007
Authentic, informed religion is the best antidote to extremism and religious manipulation. [FREE]
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America’s Greatest Story
Chris Seiple Friday, 1 September 2006
A review of American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation, by Jon Meacham.
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Senate Testimony on Vietnam
Chris Seiple Friday, 14 July 2006
Chris Seiple's testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on 12 July 2006 regarding religious freedom in Vietnam.
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Engaging Islam
Chris Seiple Thursday, 30 March 2006
Only good theology will prevent another 9/11—not global elites, not the Pentagon, not the world's intelligence agencies.
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