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SUMMARY:The Power of Religious Engagement in Global Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:<div>Bridging Divides: The Power of Religious Engagement in Global Diplomacy</div><div><br /></div><div>U.S. Institute of Peace: The history and legacy of religious engagement in peacebuilding</div><div><br /></div><div>30 years of Lessons, Milestones, and Strategies for Religion and Peace</div><div><br /></div><div>For billions of people around the world, religion is an integral part of daily life that often shapes approaches to peace and conflict. But until the 1990s, religion’s potential as a peacebuilding tool was overlooked by many policymakers and diplomats. It’s thanks to the tireless efforts of figures such as Dr. Douglas Johnston that religious engagement has now become an indispensable part of the diplomatic toolkit. For decades, they have helped bring religious leaders and communities to the table as partners in peace. And today’s global challenges — from the rise of great powers to the persistent threat of violent extremism — call us to recognize that religious engagement is more urgent than ever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Join USIP and the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy for a conversation reflecting on the history and legacy of religious engagement in peacebuilding. The discussion will examine key accomplishments, assess global trends, and explore bold new strategies for strengthening diplomacy, security and peacemaking through religious engagement.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speakers</div><div>Dr. Judd Birdsall</div><div>Senior Advisor, USIP, Religion and Inclusive Societies</div><div><br /></div><div>Kirsten Evans</div><div>Former USAID Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under the Trump Administration</div><div><br /></div><div>Dr. Douglas M. Johnston</div><div>Founder and President Emeritus, International Center for Religion & Diplomacy</div><div><br /></div><div>Palwasha Kakar</div><div>Acting Director, USIP, Religion and Inclusive Societies Program</div><div><br /></div><div>Dr. David Little</div><div>Professor Emeritus, Harvard Divinity School and Former Senior Scholar, Religion, Ethics, and Human Rights, USIP</div><div><br /></div><div>Dr. Peter Mandaville</div><div>Former USAID Director of the Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships under the Biden Administration</div><div><br /></div><div>Martine Miller</div><div>Interim President, International Center for Religion & Diplomacy</div><div><br /></div><div></div><a href="https://www.usip.org/events/bridging-divides-power-religious-engagement-global-diplomacy#"><strong>Register Now</strong></a><div><div><br /></div><div>Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025</div><div><br /></div><div>Time: 10:00am - 11:30am  EST</div><div><br /></div><div>Location:</div><div>U.S. Institute of Peace</div><div>2301 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20037</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information contact Charity Beam at cbeam@usip.org.</div><div><br /></div><div>Please direct all media inquiries to interviews@usip.org or call 202.429.3869.</div><div><br /></div><div>Please direct all congressional inquiries to congressional-relations@usip.org or call 202.429.4175.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>
LOCATION:2301 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20037
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