Foreign Policy ProvCast

Marc LiVecche hosts our first Im-ProvCast, an offshoot of Providence's regular Foreign Policy ProvCast where our managing editor interviews distinguished guests. This episode was recorded before a conference about the anniversary of the Tet Offensive at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. Bing West speaks about his writing, the civil-milita...

Will Christianity survive in the Middle East? Dr. Kent Hill, Executive Director of the Religious Freedom Institute and former President of the Institute on Religion & Democracy, discusses this question with Providence Magazine's Depute Editor Mark Melton. Hill shares about the threats facing Christians in the Middle East and argues why it is so important to preserve the presence of Christians in t...

In this episode, Matt Gobush talks about his article on Latvia, Russia, and NATO. He focuses in on Russian-speaking residents in Latvia and makes the case for why Americans should be concerned about this issue. Moreover, he offers both hard power and soft power foreign policy recommendations. This topic is especially relevant now because last week Russia launched its massive Zapad 2017 military ex...

Providence Managing Editor Marc LiVecche, Deputy Editor Mark Melton, and naval historian Tommy Sheppard review Christopher Noland's new film "Dunkirk" about the monumental WWII battle.

In this episode we will speak with Mark Royce about the church's role in the European integration project that has developed into the European Union. As part of his doctoral dissertation, Royce examined how the historic influence of the Roman Catholic Church and various Protestant denominations in Europe helped some countries accept integration while others resisted. Mark Royce currently teaches p...

Providence Deputy Editor Mark Melton speaks with Matt Gobush about the Obama doctrine and a concept he calls "Moral Multilateralism". In the Spring 2016 issue of Providence's print edition, Gobush wrote about this idea and what implications it would have for America's foreign policy. A link to this article is provided on the podcast page, which can be found at ProvidenceMag.com/podcast. There is a...

In this episode we will speak with Olivia Enos from the Heritage Foundation about different North Korea human rights issues—including North Koreans being trafficked through China, religious persecution, and other violations. We'll also talk about the implications of North and South Korea reuniting, and what the United States can do to prepare for this possibility. Olivia is a research associate in...

Providence Magazine Deputy Editor Mark J. Melton continues his conversation with Philos Project Executive Director Robert Nicholson about challenges faced by minorities in the Middle East and what Donald J. Trump can do to help as U.S. president.

Providence Magazine Deputy Editor Mark J. Melton talks to Philos Project Executive Director Robert Nicholson about challenges faced by minorities in the Middle East and what Donald J. Trump can do to help as U.S. president.

Providence Deputy Editor Mark Melton talks with Contributing Editor and Kings College Associate Professor Joseph Loconte about the twenty-fifth anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union and the spread of Democracy.

Providence Deputy Editor Mark Melton continues his conversation with Rebeccah Heinrichs about nuclear deterrence theory and its applications to current American foreign policy.

Providence Deputy Editor Mark Melton talks to Hudson Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs about nuclear deterrence theory and its implications for current American foreign policy.

Providence Magazine Deputy Editor Mark Melton talks to Kings College Associate Professor Joseph Loconte about the foreign policy implications of a Trump presidency.