Articles by R. Drew Smith
Christianity and Conflict in Africa
R. Drew Smith Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Churches have been important institutions within Africa's characteristically weak civil society sector, and have possessed moral and social capital that contributed in a number of cases to the mediation of hostilities and movement toward peace and reconciliation. [FREE]
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Balancing Faith-Based Strategies in U.S.-Africa Policy
R. Drew Smith Monday, 1 September 2008
The PEPFAR program demonstrates the benefits and guidelines for government partnerships with faith-based organizations, and these partnerships should be expanded in other initiatives in Africa.
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Black Denominational Responses to U.S.-Middle East Policy Since 9/11
R. Drew Smith Saturday, 1 March 2008
Black denominations have a mixed record in their responses to U.S.-Middle East policies since 9/11. More development of policy resources and advocacy structures is needed to increase black voice and visibility.
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Guest Editor's Introduction: Black Clergy and U.S. Policy in the Middle East and North Africa
R. Drew Smith Saturday, 1 March 2008
The spring 2008 issue of The Review of Faith & International Affairs examines the question of how black leaders and organizations have addressed Middle Eastern and North African political urgencies. [FREE]