Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am  EST

Location: online or at the U.S. Institute of Peace (2301 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20037)

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.

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.

More info and registration here