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The Rise of Populism: Implications and Complications for International Religious Freedom
January 26, 2026 • Portico
One of the most significant shifts in the 21st-century political landscape has been the rise of global populism, particularly as it is expressed through the…
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Rethinking Laicite in France—A Path Toward Covenantal Pluralism
January 21, 2026 • Portico
The French principle of secularism or laïcité is more than a legal arrangement between state and religion or the respect of religious freedom. It is…
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Research on Religious Freedom and Security: What We Know—and Don’t Know
January 6, 2026 • Portico
Religious freedom is more than a moral ideal. It is a measurable factor shaping national trajectories, social cohesion, and long-term peace. Religious freedom intersects in…
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A Story of Perseverance, Progress, and Preservation in Myanmar
December 17, 2025 • Portico
By Seng Mai Aung, Hyeyeon Park, and Tala Alnasser This is the sixth and final in a series of articles telling the stories of students…
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Stop Looking Only for a Religious Motive
December 16, 2025 • Portico
In the religious freedom field, when a violent incident happens, we frequently hear the same question: “Is this really religious persecution?” What they usually mean…
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Religious Freedom and False Analogies: Why American Denominationalism Is Not Like Middle Eastern Sectarianism
December 16, 2025 • Portico
I spent my summer in Washington, D.C., oscillating between LSAT logic games and an internship in the international religious freedom space. Hours on the metro…
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From Rankings to Realities: Measuring What Really Matters for Religious Freedom
December 1, 2025 • Portico
When it comes to religious freedom measurement, we’ve come a long way. We have moved from a period marked by widespread disinterest in religion—shaped largely…
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Religious Freedom in the Digital Age: Navigating AI, Surveillance, and Faith
November 26, 2025 • Portico
Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) has long been recognized as a cornerstone of human rights, enshrined in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of…
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Amidst Political Upheaval in Myanmar, Young Leaders from the Kadu People Pursue Education to Build their Community
November 20, 2025 • Portico
By Seng Mai Aung, Hyeyeon Park, and Tala Alnasser This is the fifth in a series of articles telling the stories of students and teachers…
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The New FoRB Axis: Pluralist vs. Anti-Pluralist
November 6, 2025 • Portico
That the world is changing; few dispute this anymore. How it is changing, or whether it is for the better or worse, that is a…
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Seeds of Change in a Conflict Zone: How One Student Seeks to Turn Botanical Passion into Community Healing
November 5, 2025 • Portico
By Seng Mai Aung, Hyeyeon Park, and Tala Alnasser This is the fourth in a series of articles telling the stories of students and teachers…
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From Revolution to Education for a New Generation in Myanmar
October 17, 2025 • Portico
By Seng Mai Aung, Hyeyeon Park, and Tala Alnasser This is the third in a series of articles telling the stories of students and teachers…
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