Religious Freedom as the Tip of the Spear of Comprehensive Security
About this episode
Ambassador Sam Brownback discusses the importance of religious freedom in relation to human rights and global security, particularly in the context of Russia and Ukraine.
Why does religious freedom matter in today's world? Ambassador Sam Brownback draws on decades of experience to explain why it is central to advancing human rights and strengthening global security. He also examines how Russia's actions and Ukraine's wartime challenges have brought new urgency and complexity to these issues. ---- Sam Brownback has spent decades in senior public service advancing human dignity, democratic values, and freedom of religion around the world. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Summit and Chairman of the National Committee for Religious Freedom, leading global efforts to protect religious liberty and counter repression. From 2018 to 2021, Brownback served as United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, where he worked across regions and faith communities to confront religious persecution and advocate for the rights of believers facing state repression. His diplomatic service built on a long legislative record focused on freedom, human rights, and the rule of law. Previously, Brownback represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1996 to 2011. During his tenure, he was a principal…
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