Jon Hoffman explores the religious engagement of both Russia and China in the Middle East, arguing Moscow and Beijing are continuing to deepen engagement in the region to re-establish a state-controlled monopoly on Islamic discourse after the post-Arab Uprisings era.
Supporting a Positive Role for Faith in Diplomacy and Politics
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Katherine Marshall provides reflections on the annual meetings of the IMF, World Bank, and G20, highlighting the opportunities of faith engagement in international development during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 24, 2021
Religious and Sectarian Identity in Syria
What roles do religious differences play in the ongoing Syrian Civil War? How can the history of colonialism and state-formation in Syria help to contextualize the conflict? What are some lessons learned about the relationship between religion and politics after 10 years of conflict in Syria?
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