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Latin America and Caribbean
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Explore the Berkley Center’s resources on Latin America and the Caribbean, including a deep dive into the development landscape of Guatemala, commentary on the Catholic Church’s diplomatic efforts in the region, and research on Jesuits in the region and across other parts of the globe.
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Community-State-Church Partnerships Supporting Education in El Salvador
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Country Mapping: Guatemala
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Fe y Alegría and Social Justice in Bolivia
Discover the firsthand experiences of faith leaders, activists, and peacebuilding practitioners working on issues ranging from development and education to conflict resolution and foreign policy.
For over a decade, Berkley Center scholars and students have been conducting interviews with individuals working at the intersection of religion and world affairs. These discussions offer unique insights into the inner workings of a wide spectrum of professions touched by religion with interviewees ranging from the highest levels of leadership of international organizations to on-the-ground practitioners. Explore individual interviews here or follow links to our interview collections below:
Recent Interviews
A Conversation with Sister Lucero Guillén, Interfaith Rainforest Initative
September 26, 2022
A Conversation with Sturla Stålsett
May 3, 2022
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Whose Story to Tell?
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT Healy Hall
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July 24, 2024
Ethical Paths on Amazon Rainforests
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February 15, 2023
Time Moves Differently in Argentina
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May 31, 2022
El Salvador: How to Break the Cycle of Violence?
Book February 5, 2024
Faith-Based Organizations and Social Welfare: Associational Life and Religion in Contemporary Africa and Latin America
Other Publications
Book September 27, 2023
The Geopolitics of Religious Soft Power: How States Use Religion in Foreign Policy
Policy Brief March 31, 2022