Die beiden Panels sind prominent besetzt. Von 15:00 bis 16:30 Uhr diskutieren José Casanova, Craig Calhoun und Esra Özyürek über "Religious Pluralism, Immigration, and Politics". Schlüsselfragen dieses Panels sind: How does religious pluralism, and the growth of Muslim minorities in particular, impact public opinion and politics on both sides of the Atlantic. What are the implications of contrasting models of assimilation, integration, and securitization for social cohesion and the future of democracy? Can the US learn from Europe and vice-versa? Von 16:45 bis 18:00 Uhr diskutieren Thomas Banchoff, Peter Katzenstein und Marcia Pally über "Religion and Foreign Policy". Dieses Panel wird sich mit folgenden Fragen auseinandersetzen: How does religion shape US foreign policy? How is the administration engaging the Islamic world in its efforts to promote democracy and combat extremism? Does Obama's cautious approach to the promotion of religious freedom in China and elsewhere mark a new departure?