Around the world, religious actors and institutions have gained political influence, marshaling religious arguments to justify their activities. Moreover, religion has inspired a multitude of world events, ranging from horrific terrorist acts to altruistic responses to the refugee crisis. These resources consider how religious beliefs and actors influence political activity throughout societies.
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In early 2025, the U.S. State Department’s Strategic Religious Engagement Unit ceased to exist. Its closure marked the end of formal efforts to add religious actor engagement (RAE), a tactic for…
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:
A Conversation with Sturla Stålsett
May 3, 2022
A Discussion with Shamsia Ramadhan, Catholic Relief Services
April 15, 2015
