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Middle East and North Africa
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Explore the Berkley Center’s resources on the Middle East and North Africa, including case studies on religion and conflict in the region, extensive commentary on the Israel-Palestine conflict, and research on the nexus of Islam and politics.
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Fostering Community through Education in Jordan
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Religious Conflict and the Future of a Democratic Egypt
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The Muslim World
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Under Caesar's Sword
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:
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Empathy and Shaken Dialogue in the Aftermath of October 7
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EDT Online
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June 3, 2024
Obama’s Cairo Speech at 15
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May 20, 2024
How Similar is Difference?
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August 30, 2023
Finding My Forever Home in Qatar
Book September 27, 2023
The Geopolitics of Religious Soft Power: How States Use Religion in Foreign Policy
Other Publications
Policy Brief March 31, 2022