Berkley Center

Senior Fellow Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J., is quoted in this Catholic News Service article, where he provides a just war perspective on AUMF, or the authorization for use of military force, in U.S. military engagement in Afghanistan.

In this article, published by The Review of Faith & International Affairs, Senior Research Fellow Judd Birdsall explores how U.S. presidents retell and interpret the so-called “First Thanksgiving,” highlighting the political uses of the holiday.

Senior Fellow Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J., is quoted in this America article, where he reflects on President Joe Biden’s approach to Afghanistan, highlighting the challenges that lie ahead for peace and reconciliation in the country. 

Writing for the Washington Post, Senior Research Fellow E.J. Dionne considers if and how religion can strengthen U.S. democracy, in light of political polarization in the United States following the 2020 election cycle.