Faith-Based Diplomacy: A Pathway to Marginalizing Al-Qa'ida
Abstract
The U.S. government, influenced by a secular tradition of separating church and state, is challenged by the intersections between the role of religion in foreign policy and the demand to deal with faith-based tensions and significant conflicts around the world, particularly al-Qa`ida. The U.S. policy approach to al-Qa`ida and religious extremism over the last twelve years is an approach that overwhelmingly omits faith-based diplomacy. This paper examines a faith-based policy approach to defeating al-Qa`ida: first, addressing shortfalls and limitations in past and current National Security Strategy; second, characterizing the current global nature of the al-Qa`ida organization, including its theology and ideology; and, third, recommending faith-based policy initiatives, including the advocacy for greater U.S. policy and strategy emphasis on the promotion of religious freedom worldwide.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA589329
Entities
People
- Brent A. Grometer
Organizations
- United States Army War College