Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom The Future of Religion in American Diplomacy

Understanding the role of religion in global politics is crucial for effective diplomacy. ? Many American policy makers are squeamish about religions role in diplomacy. Nevertheless, religion plays a crucial and complex part in global affairs, such as in sustainable development, various human rights issues, and fomenting and mitigating conflict. Shaun A. Casey, the founding director of the US Department of States Office of Religion and Global Affairs, makes a compelling case for the necessity of understanding global religion inChasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom.?? ?? In this fresh and provocative narrative, Casey writes frankly about his work integrating sophisticated, research-driven policy into the State Department under Secretary of State John Kerry. Their new strategy went beyond older paradigms that focused myopically on religious freedom or countering violent extremism. Such reductive approaches, Casey insists, cost thousands of lives and trillions of dollars in the USs ill-fated invasion of Iraq in 2003. Witty and astute, Casey recounts his teams challenges in DC politics as well as in the major global events of his tenure, including climate change, the rise of ISIL, and the refugee crisis.? On a global stage with higher stakes than ever, effective diplomacy is imperative. Yet in this critical moment, the United Statess reputation has faltered.Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottomoffers a path forward to better foreign policy.Foreword ReviewsINDIES Book of the Year Award in Political and Social Sciences Finalist (2023)