Religious Freedom & U.S. Foreign Policy
Election 2008: Day-After Policies for International Religious Freedom
Elizabeth Prodromou Monday, 1 September 2008
The next administration should adjust religious freedom policies, with one clear goal in mind: to measurably enhance U.S. national security in a manner that also demonstrably enhances global peace.
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The Diarchy of Religious Freedom
Keith Pavlischek Sunday, 1 June 2008
A review of Catholicism and Religious Freedom: Contemporary Reflections on Vatican II's Declaration on Religious Liberty, by Kenneth Grasso and Robert Hunt.
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Religion and a Human Rights Culture in America
Jeffrey Haynes Sunday, 1 June 2008
There is now a clear trend of greater cooperation between evangelicals and non-evangelicals, including secular liberals, in pursuit of human rights goals in U.S. foreign policy.
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Religious Freedom: The Case of Ukraine
Victor Yelensky Sunday, 1 June 2008
Varied centers of religious power and a secular national history have provided Ukraine with a pluralistic, relatively free environment for religion. But there are risks of regression.
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Religion as a Factor in Sino-U.S. Relations
Liu Peng Sunday, 1 June 2008
Misunderstanding and ignorance regarding the role of religion negatively impact Sino-U.S. relations. A framework for dialogue will engender understanding and enable practical progress.
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Methodology, Metrics, and Moral Imperatives in Religious Freedom Diplomacy
Robert Seiple Sunday, 1 June 2008
The methodology of promotion rather than punishment improved religious freedom in Laos. Public-private collaborations that prioritize promotion will lead to success in other countries as well.
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A Paradox of Independence: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Tad Stahnke Sunday, 1 June 2008
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent, bipartisan body, should clarify its role in the policymaking process and creatively engage potential allies abroad.
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Presidential Promotion of International Religious Freedom
William Inboden Sunday, 1 June 2008
Both the Clinton and Bush Administrations took steps to integrate religious freedom into foreign policy. The next President should build on this foundation, especially in the area of foreign aid.
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The International Religious Freedom Act: Sources, Policy, Influence
Laura Bryant Hanford Sunday, 1 June 2008
The first bill to address persecution abroad provided blunt correctives, but a second bill stressed change over punishment. Advocacy and "the dogged work of diplomacy" should be complementary approaches.
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The Origins and Legacy of the Movement to Fight Religious Persecution
Nina Shea Sunday, 1 June 2008
Educational efforts by evangelicals and broad-based support from a variety of religious leaders resulted in a dramatic legislative effort that led to the passage of the IRFA in 1998.
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