Articles by James Skillen
How to Do Justice to Diverse Identities in the Middle East
James Skillen Thursday, 16 September 2010
The Israel-Palestine conflict is characterized by asymmetries in power and resources. The best option for justice is the emergence of two neighboring states that cooperate in dealing equitably with their diverse citizens.
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Prospects and Ambiguities of Globalization: Critical Assessments at a Time of Growing Turmoil
James Skillen Tuesday, 28 April 2009
The essays in this volume reach beyond merely describing globalization to explore trends among institutions and cultures that are radically reshaping our world. This book includes Christian perspectives on the role of religion in globalization and urges a deeper understanding of human connectedness. (Lexington Books, 2009.)
With or Against the World?: America's Role Among the Nations
James Skillen Monday, 23 March 2009
In order to understand post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy, we must uncover the roots of America's civil-religious nationalism and understand how American history impacts our views of terrorism, just war doctrine, and international institutions. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2005.)
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Justice, Even in War
James Skillen Friday, 1 June 2007
The Evangelical Declaration Against Torture is commendable in many ways, but it does not address utilitarian pragmatism that prizes protection over justice.
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Evangelicals and American Exceptionalism
James Skillen Friday, 1 December 2006
James Skillen responds to Walter Russell Mead's Sept./Oct. 2006 Foreign Affairs article, "God's Country?", arguing that civil religion warranted greater attention.
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Freedom-idealism and the U.S. National Security Strategy
James Skillen Wednesday, 1 September 2004
The Bush Administration has outlined what is ultimately an informal empire with the US as leader.
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