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Donald Trump and the Middle East: Expanding the Legacy of the Abraham Accords

Donald Trump’s Vision for Middle East Peace Sees Renewed Optimism With Donald J. Trump poised to return to the White House as President-elect, global attention is refocusing on his ambitious Middle East peace agenda. Building on the historic Abraham Accords, signed during his first term, there is renewed hope that Trump’s leadership will expand these […]

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Editorial

Bahrain: A Beacon of Religious Tolerance and Regional Cooperation

Established in 2018, the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence is a significant institution dedicated to promoting intercultural dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. The Center’s initiatives, including educational programs, leadership training, and the King Hamad Global Prize for Peaceful Coexistence, aim to recognize and honor individuals and organizations that contribute to the promotion of […]

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Sacred Spaces: How the Abrahamic Family House Fosters Interfaith Dialogue

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – In a world often divided by religious differences, the Abrahamic Family House stands as a beacon of hope, demonstrating how sacred spaces can be transformed into powerful platforms for peacebuilding and interfaith dialogue. Founded in 2019, the Abrahamic Family House is a unique complex that houses a mosque, a […]

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Trump’s Influence Shifts Global Politics Toward Peace

As Donald Trump prepares to assume office in January, the landscape of international politics is undergoing a dramatic shift. Once unwavering belligerents are now reconsidering their positions, with calls for peace emerging from unexpected quarters. Hamas, which recently pledged resistance until the end, is now signaling a desire for a ceasefire. Similarly, Iran, long a […]

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Special Report

The UAE: Where Tolerance Thrives

Tolerance and Coexistence In the UAE, tolerance is a way of life and a key pillar of the government’s policies to protect religious freedoms, promote interfaith dialogue and build an inclusive culture that values difference. With over 200 nationalities living together, the UAE is one of the most diverse countries in the world, where practitioners […]

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Opinion

International Religious Freedom Movement Gains Global Momentum Amid Rising Challenges

Rachel Miner, founder and CEO of Bellwether International, highlights in her recent opinion piece that the fight for religious freedom, while often an intellectual discussion in the U.S., is a life-or-death matter in many parts of the world. Miner references a recent report from the Pew Research Center, which reveals that government restrictions on religion […]

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News Report

COMECE Urges EU to Strengthen Religious Freedom Safeguards Across Europe

Fruitful Dialogue on Freedom of Religion Under Hungarian EU Presidency The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) took part in the Article 17 TFEU conference, titled “Shared Responsibility: Cooperation Between States and Religious Communities in Europe,” held in Budapest on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event was organized under the Hungarian […]

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Opinion

Award-Winning Humanitarian Daniel Solymári’s Mission: Addressing Migration at Its Roots for a Peaceful Future

Daniel Solymári, Director of Foreign Affairs for the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, has been recognized by Pope Francis for his dedicated humanitarian work with migrants. The Pope recently honored Solymári with the Order of Saint Sylvester, a prestigious award given by the Holy See to secular individuals for exceptional service. Solymári […]

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Knox Thames Highlights Importance of Religious Freedom in Peacemaking at ICLRS Symposium

7 October 2024, Provo, Utah — Knox Thames, senior fellow at Pepperdine University and a senior visiting expert at the U.S. Institute of Peace, delivered remarks during a panel on “Understanding Religious Freedom: Why Does It Matter?” at the ICLRS 31st Annual International Law and Religion Symposium. Thames emphasized the critical role of religious freedom […]