International Religious Freedom Promotion and US Foreign Policy

Marsden, Lee

doi:10.3390/rel11050260

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“…Older annual reports, had another category called Tier 2 which included those countries which engaged in one of the three criteria ("Frequently Asked Questions," n.d.). The activities of the commission in furthering global religious freedom, are in line with the stated U.S. commitment to be "at the forefront of promoting religious freedom internationally" (Marsden, 2020). The USCIRF in its reports over the years, has been particularly critical of India, alleging worsening religious freedom especially since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014.…”

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Divergent Perspectives: USCIRF vs. Public Opinion on Religious Freedom in India

Mukhopadhyay

2023

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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), a U.S. government body, has expressed significant concerns about the state of religious freedom in India in recent years. It has particularly highlighted what it alleges to be a decline in religious freedom, especially since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assumed power in May 2014. The USCIRF’s annual reports claim that Hindu groups routinely orchestrate violence against Muslims, Christians and other minorities, often with the tacit support of the Indian State and its various organs. This paper examines the commission’s claims regarding worsening religious freedom in India, specifically examining the alignment of these claims with public opinion on the matter. A quantitative analysis of 19 years' worth of Google Trends data is conducted to evaluate if public opinion on religious freedom has significantly worsened, since the BJP came to power. The study examines 9 specific dimensions of religious freedom in India. Results show that 8 out of the 9 dimensions display a statistically significant decline in search volumes after mid-2014. In these 8 cases, the average decline in web searches is more than 75%, indicative of a sharp relative decrease in perception of worsening religious situation in India, which is quite contrary to the USCIRF’s allegation of increasing religious intolerance.

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Divergent Perspectives: USCIRF vs. Public Opinion on Religious Freedom in India

Mukhopadhyay

2023

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“…It must be complemented by other interventions, such as community engagement, education, and advocacy. (Marsden, L. 2020).…”

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Promoting Religious Freedom in Diverse Societies

Mustafa,

Khan

2023

JPR

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Religious freedom is a fundamental right that is crucial for creating a harmonious and tolerant society, where individuals from diverse religious backgrounds can coexist peacefully. However, this right is often threatened in diverse societies, and religious minorities may face discrimination, persecution, and even violence based on their beliefs. To promote religious freedom, governments and individuals must work together to respect the beliefs of others, create policies that protect religious minorities, and engage in education and dialogue. By upholding this fundamental right, we can create a society where all individuals, regardless of their religious background, can coexist peacefully and contribute to the common good.

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“…Democracy as a concept refers to shared ideals, welfare, and electoral institutions. Whereas in practice, democracy refers to a network of solidarity and accompanying relationships with voting behavior (Marsden, 2020). The democratic government has three principles that build up its communication environment.…”

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The Role of Social Media and Its Implication for Democracy in 2020 U.S. Elections

Murdani

Haqqi

Alchatib

2022

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We can see the growing use of social media for politics through 2020 U.S. elections. This social media presence has the potential to shift the perspective of democracy. This paper is a reflection to explore the use of social media in the United States democracy, especially in the 2020 election. This paper explained that social media has a significant role in the United States democracy, including those of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Social media, with its shortcomings and advantages, contributed greatly to the election results, increasing public engagement, and increasing political participation. On the other hand, social media also gave rise to public polarization in the U.S. and opened up foreign intervention opportunities. However, by the 2020 U.S. election, the foreign intervention was relatively low, so that it did not have enough effect on the election results. Trump and Biden became two candidates who understood this social media potential and sought to attract voters in their respective ways. With the right and structured strategy, Biden was able to achieve deeper engagement through numerous interactions on social media. As the result, Biden emerged as the winner of the election, one of which with social media support.

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International Religious Freedom Promotion and US Foreign Policy

Cited by 8 publications

References 28 publications

Divergent Perspectives: USCIRF vs. Public Opinion on Religious Freedom in India

Divergent Perspectives: USCIRF vs. Public Opinion on Religious Freedom in India

Promoting Religious Freedom in Diverse Societies

The Role of Social Media and Its Implication for Democracy in 2020 U.S. Elections

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