Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom presents essays, reflections and public commentaries on leadership, religions, democracy, humanitarian action, multilateralism and the ethical challenges shaping our shared future. These are not institutional positions, but contributions to public dialogue intended to encourage thoughtful reflection and principled leadership.

America at 250

  • 250 Years of Christianity in America: A Time for Reckoning. Further reading

  • 250 Years of Islam in America (coming soon). Further reading

Religions & Democracy

  • Religion Is Not the Enemy of Democracy—Religious Nationalism Is. Further reading

  • Why Democracies Need Religions—But Not Religious States. Further reading

Humanitarian Futures

Leadership & Integrity