Workshops
2021 Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop

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CFR’s annual Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop brings together high-level congregational and lay leaders, scholars of religion, and representatives of faith-based organizations from across the country for conversations on pressing global concerns with policymakers, CFR fellows, and other experts.
The full agenda is available here.
Speakers
- Nazanin AshVice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, International Rescue Committee
- Cardinal Timothy DolanArchbishop of New York, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
- Elizabeth FerrisSenior Research Associate, Georgetown University
- Richard HaassPresident, Council on Foreign Relations
- Sylvester JohnsonProfessor and Founding Director, Center for Humanities, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Mark JuergensmeyerProfessor and Director, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Azza KaramSecretary General, Religions for Peace International
- Jacqueline J. LewisSenior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation, Middle Collegiate Church
- Melissa RogersDirector, White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
- Krishanti VignarajahPresident and CEO, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Presiders
- Irina A. FaskianosVice President for National Program and Outreach, Council on Foreign Relations
- Jack JenkinsNational Reporter, Religion News Service
- Walter KimNational Association of Evangelicals
- Simran Jeet SinghSenior Adviser for Diversity and Inclusion, YSC Consulting
- Krista TippettHost/Producer, On Being