Religion's Impact on International Affairs

In the last decade religion has increasingly been recognized as central in a range of political movements, struggles and conflicts around the globe. Yet political and other social scientists have had difficulty accounting for religion’s force and impact. An inter-disciplinary approach to the study of religion and politics is critical in overcoming the institutional divides that have hindered the understanding of religion and its role in politics and governance.

Professors:  Hatem Bazian, Ramon Grosfoguel, and Ron Hassner