Secretary Blinken, Don’t Downplay the Importance of Religious Freedom
Repudiating the need to set priorities for international human-rights policy, he does a grave disservice to millions who are persecuted for their faith.
China Betrays Its Deal with the Vatican
As a Catholic and a world leader, President Biden should take a close interest in what is happening to the Church in China.
The Attempted Shutdown of China’s Christians
Beijing is exploiting the pandemic to curtail and subvert their faith.
Sudan’s Bashir Must Face Justice for His Genocides
One of the world’s most brutal dictators has just fallen. What comes next is key.
Pope Francis, and the West, Should Be Wary of the UAE’s Tolerance Agenda
The papal visit is a breakthrough for religious tolerance in the heart of the Muslim world, but severe problems there persist.
The Lessons of the Asia Bibi Case
When released, she found that mobs were baying for her blood throughout Pakistan—and, most surprisingly, that the West held out no firm offer of a safe haven.
Burma’s Rohingya Muslims Need the Trump Administration’s Help
President Obama stood idly by as the Burmese government slaughtered the Rohingya. President Trump can and must do better.
In Egypt, Meeting with Sunni Muslim Leaders, Pope Francis Must Speak Up
Meeting with Muslim leaders in Egypt, Pope Francis should ask them to clarify key terms used by Islamic extremists.
Fallujah, a Military Success but Humanitarian Failure, Could Signal Catastrophe in Mosul
Iraq drove ISIS from Fallujah but failed to meet the ensuing humanitarian crisis. It should plan better before launching an offensive in Mosul.
John Kerry’s Righteous Genocide Designation and the Policy Challenges Ahead
The U.S. declares, officially, that ISIS is committing genocide.