The Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) promotes sustainable environments for religious freedom worldwide. As a faith-based organization, IGE believes firmly in universal human dignity and is committed to the protection of all faiths through the rule of law. IGE pursues this mission with a balanced approach, encouraging governments to protect religious freedom (top-down engagement) and equipping citizens to exercise that freedom responsibly (bottom-up engagement).

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The Promised Land's Existential Election | IGE president Chris Seiple examines the need for America to rediscover freedom based on respect during this election year.

IGE Meets Vietnam's Prime Minister | IGE met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Dung on Monday during his visit to Washington, D.C.

Global Leadership Forum 2008 | The Global Leadership Forum 2008 will be held at Fairfax Community Church on September 26-27.

Laos | Thailand's stock exchange (SET) signed a deal Monday with the central bank of Laos to help develop a stock exchange. The SET will advise Laos on the legal and regulatory aspects of opening the exchange and will provide personnel training. South Korea's stock exchange has also signed an investment agreement with Laos.

Religious Freedom | In a recent court case, Grace Protestant Church was told by the government in Kazakhstan that they were violating fire laws despite having a building permit from the Fire Brigade. Baptist Churches across Kazakhstan are also receiving heavy fines for not registering with the government.

Vietnam | Vietnam will be sending at least 22 athletes to compete in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the highest number since the 1988 Games in Seoul. Vietnam hopes to bring home gold medals in Taekwondo and weightlifting events.

Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan and Pakistan strengthened military ties during a July 3 meeting in Tashkent. The Uzbek Minister of Defense and the Pakistani chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met to discuss continued cooperation on anti-drug trafficking and counter-terrorism measures.

China | China's one child policy appears to be working as the number of only children surpassed 100 million. In 1982 the average household members was 4.4 and in 2005, the average dropped to 3.1. The family pattern of one couple, one child has become common in the urban areas.

Pakistan | A blast Sunday killed 18 policemen in Islambad fifteen minutes after a meeting of several thousand Islamists ended. Sunday marked the anniversary of the ending of a siege on the city's Red Mosque, where over 100 people died when Pakistani troops stormed the mosque.

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