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A Fragile Balance: Exploring the Tension Between Religious Freedom and Religious Liberty
The essay "A Fragile Balance" by John Thomas Pinna explores the nuanced tension between religious freedom—the right to believe—and religious liberty—the right to act on those beliefs—highlighting how these concepts can conflict in pluralistic societies. It examines how governments, particularly in the U.S., have historically navigated and sometimes blurred these boundaries, especially when religious beliefs influence public policy or marginalize minority groups. Pinna advocates for clearer distinctions, stronger safeguards, and mutual respect to ensure that religious diversity is upheld without infringing on others’ rights.
The Death of American Integrated Deterrence: All Hail Performative and Transactional U.S. Foreign Policy
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The History and Philosophy of the Norwich Cadet Creed
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The Irrelevance of Debating NATO Membership for Ukraine
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Third Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War: An Inflection Point
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Khamenei’s Nuclear Fatwa: Religious Ruling or Political Strategy?
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The America First Trade Policy: The Knowable and Unknowable Consequences
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Precarious Alliances: Turkey, Israel, Öcalan, and the Kurds Amid Shifting Middle Eastern Geopolitics
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Israel's Tactical Gains: Strategically Reshaping the Middle East
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What is Israel Accomplishing in Gaza?
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