Berkley Center

Amna Al Bastaki is a young Emirati professional specializing in international law, green energy, and economic diplomacy. As a member of the inaugural master’s program in international law, human rights, and diplomacy at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, her research focuses on foreign policy and global cooperation. She contributes to advancing the United Arab Emirates' foreign policy by bridging diplomacy with sustainable investment, particularly across Africa and the Global South. With a strong focus on philanthropy and inclusive development, Amna is committed to uplifting marginalized communities through strategic partnerships. Her work reflects a deep commitment to coexistence, soft power, and global peace. She has represented the UAE as a youth ambassador at COP28 and at the "Global Faith Summit," where she actively champions youth inclusion and international engagement. Amna is a member of the Human Fraternity Fellows Program 2025 cohort.

Thomas Banchoff is director of the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs and serves as vice president for global engagement at Georgetown University, where he is a professor in the Department of Government and the Walsh School of Foreign Service.

Fr. Albertus Bagus Laksana, S.J, is the rector of Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A theologian, he has published widely, in both English and Indonesian, in areas including Christian-Muslim comparative theology, Asian theology, history of mission, religious pluralism, and encounters between religion and culture. Fr. Bagus has served as a visiting lecturer at Loyola Marymount University. He received his PhD in Theology from Boston College in 2011.

Amadea Prajna Putra Mahardika, S.J., is a Jesuit scholastic from Indonesia, recently completing his master's degree in Dogmatic Theology at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. His theological thesis explores Catholic eschatology in dialogue with other religions, focusing on hope and interfaith contextualization. He has served in various educational and social missions, including working with marginalized communities, persons with disabilities, and interfaith platforms such as islami.co. He is also a co-founder of Jesuit Insight (social media initiative offering Ignatian perspectives on contemporary issues) and contributes writings to several print and online media outlets.

Ambassador Abdelrahman Moussa is advisor for international affairs to the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. He is the former assistant minister of foreign affairs and served as an ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Poland and Czech Republic. Ambassador Moussa also served as director of security and strategic organizations in the ministry of foreign affairs.