Articles by Daniel Philpott
Politics of Past Evil: Religion, Reconciliation, And the Dilemmas of Transitional Justice
Daniel Philpott, editor Monday, 23 March 2009
This collection includes contributions from theologians, political scientists, and philosophers—all exploring how theologically-grounded reconciliation can help countries overcome deep-seated conflict and promote justice. (University of Notre Dame Press, 2006.)
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Revolutions in Sovereignty: How Ideas Shaped Modern International Relations
Daniel Philpott Monday, 23 March 2009
Philpott describes how the modern system of nation-states was shaped by ideas. He examines the Protestant Reformation's impact on the Peace of Westphalia and how equality and nationalism ushered in the end of colonialism. (Princeton University Press, 2001.)
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Reconciliation and Iraq: Faith-Based Advice for the Next President
Daniel Philpott Monday, 1 September 2008
We need a jus post bellum, an ethic for building peace in Iraq. This ethic—reconciliation—is a holistic project of six interlocking practices to restore persons, relationships, and political orders.
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In Search of the Twin Tolerations
Daniel Philpott Sunday, 1 June 2008
Religious terrorist groups are more likely to originate in "integrationist" regimes, where the "twin tolerations" of religious freedom and differentiation between religion and state do not exist.
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Faith-Based Diplomacy: An Ancient Idea Newly Emergent
Brian Cox, Daniel Philpott Monday, 1 September 2003
Faith-based diplomacy is often practiced by non-state actors, NGO workers, religious leaders, and private citizens. Its religious foundation is adept at solving issues secular diplomacy cannot understand. One example is the reconciliation associated with the Institute for Reconciliation in Srinagar, Kashmir. Acknowledgment of the enemy's suffering, apology, forgiveness and reconciliation are found in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Faith-based diplomacy makes it possible to hold conversations about these concepts in a safe environment.