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2021 Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop

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 Ash
    Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, International Rescue Committee
  • Cardinal Timothy Dolan
    Archbishop of New York, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
  • Elizabeth Ferris
    Senior Research Associate, Georgetown University
  • Sylvester Johnson
    Professor and Founding Director, Center for Humanities, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • Mark Juergensmeyer
    Professor and Director, University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Azza Karam
    Secretary General, Religions for Peace International
  • Jacqueline J. Lewis
    Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation, Middle Collegiate Church
  • Melissa Rogers
    Director, White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
  • Krishanti Vignarajah
    President and CEO, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

Presiders

  • Irina A. Faskianos
    Vice President for National Program and Outreach, Council on Foreign Relations
  • Jack Jenkins
    National Reporter, Religion News Service
  • Walter Kim
    National Association of Evangelicals
  • Simran Jeet Singh
    Senior Adviser for Diversity and Inclusion, YSC Consulting
  • Krista Tippett
    Host/Producer, On Being