Religious Sources of Foreign Policy

The Project on the Religious Sources of Foreign Policy (2007-08) brought together thought leaders and policymakers to explore the practical challenges posed by the impact of domestic religious forces on international affairs. Through a series of symposia -- on Evangelicals and US foreign policy (March 2007); Islam, Constitutions, and Durable Democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan (September 2007); and on Israeli Politics, Society Politics and Foreign Policy (January 2008) -- the project examined the ways in which different national understandings of religion and its governance are impacting national foreign policies and international diplomacy. Each of the symposia led to a published report outlining the key issues and controversies.