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Religious Freedom
Confronting China’s Suppression of Religion
By Farahnaz Ispahani
Instead of the Communist party's intolerance, democratic Taiwan offers a positive example.
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What’s Up With Religious Freedom Worldwide?
August 01, 2019
What’s Up With Religious Freedom Worldwide?
An overview from Nadine Maenza, vice chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
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What’s Up With Religious Freedom Worldwide?
Conservative Religious Bloggers Detained in Uzbekistan
September 06, 2018
Conservative Religious Bloggers Detained in Uzbekistan
The arrests cast a pall on Uzbekistan's reform efforts and illustrate the boundaries of Tashkent's tolerance for debate.
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Conservative Religious Bloggers Detained in Uzbekistan
The Reality of Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan
July 14, 2017
The Reality of Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan
Far from a multiconfessional bastion, some Christian and other denominations are discriminated against in Kazakhstan.
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The Reality of Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan
How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
February 20, 2016
How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
In a recent discussion, Noah Tucker argues that religious freedom--as a policy--is simply the best counter to ISIS messaging efforts.
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How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia
October 15, 2015
Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia
Mostly more of the same in the annual religious freedom report, but a small hopeful note.
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Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia
India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
June 04, 2015
India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
It's time for Indian leaders to pave a path forward and delegitimize the taboos surrounding meat consuption in the country.
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India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
May 01, 2015
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
Every Central Asian state has serious issues with freedom of religion, US advisory body says.
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5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
February 20, 2015
Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech is a step in the right direction.
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Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
Another Way Forward for Myanmar
May 14, 2014
Another Way Forward for Myanmar
Its recent opening notwithstanding, Myanmar still has a long way to go when it comes to religious freedoms.
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Another Way Forward for Myanmar
Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
April 09, 2014
Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
According to a new Pew poll, the Asia-Pacific has the highest level of religious diversity in the world.
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Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
Indonesia's Democracy in Reverse
May 26, 2011
Indonesia's Democracy in Reverse
Is Indonesian democracy going forward or back? Growing religious intolerance suggests to many the former.
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Indonesia's Democracy in Reverse
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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