Craig Considine

Senior Lecturer. Author of 10 books, including When Marx Meets Islam (2026). Writing Fellow for Middle East Forum. Interfaith Diplomacy & Abrahamic Tradition.

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It was an honor to attend the inauguration of the historic Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. A mosque, church, & synagogue side-by-side, sharing the same space. It was an incredible environment filled w/ inspiring bridge builders & peacemakers. We are building a better world.

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@hahussain And wearing an Emirates shirt. The irony.

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It has been an honor and pleasure to collaborate with Consul General Livia Link-Raviv over the last several years. As the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest in Houston, she has been a seasoned diplomat and a steadfast partner in fostering meaningful dialogue and understanding on college campuses and beyond.

At the core of her work is cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution, two pillars that drive my own mission in the interfaith realm. Together, we have brought vital stories to light by collaborating on impactful film screenings. This includes “Amen Amen Amen,” a documentary highlighting the Jewish community in the UAE, as well as “Supernova - The Music Festival Massacre,” and “October 8,” a critical look at antisemitism on college campuses following the October 7th attacks.

As Consul General Link-Raviv concludes her post in Houston and prepares for her next chapter, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to her and her exceptional team for years of fruitful engagements and shared purpose. Wishing you and your family nothing but bigger and brighter things ahead, Livia.

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@MontyBennett You’re likely right.

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@MarkJCarney Get off your knees and defend your country.

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@VictoriaCoates @EYakoby And who clearly despises America and the West. He needs to go.

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@RheaKarys @JimHansonDC @meforum @dextervanzile Your words were cutting edge. Good chatting and hope to do similar events with you in the future.

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Honored to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day with the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest. A great evening reflecting on shared values, historical connections, and the importance of continued dialogue, cultural exchange, and international diplomacy. 🇮🇱🇺🇸

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@IsmailRoyer It might have been a good idea for you to request exactly that - a conversation with me - before you posted what you did.

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I felt a strong energy inside Berlin’s Neue Synagoge (New Synagogue), the iconic Jewish landmark. It was a surreal and humbling experience to address a global audience of Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

My talk drew from a concept I recently explored in an article for Abramundi. I discussed how the ancient symbol of Abraham’s Tent serves as a blueprint for leadership in the 21st century. This symbol offers a different path forward - one built on hospitality, covenant building, and proactive stewardship. I hope I inspired audience members to forge deep commitments based on mutual trust.

I consider it an honor to have shared these ideas in a space of such historical and spiritual significance. Watching people from so many diverse backgrounds lean into a shared vision of peace was unforgettable.

I want to extend my gratitude to the Abraham Executive Academy, the Abraham Accords Institute, and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung for making this gathering possible. It was a privilege to contribute to this vital mission.

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The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin forced me to confront history. I moved through the uneven labyrinthine paths between the cold gray concrete slabs and was struck by the space’s sense of isolation, disorientation, and rigidness. The design evoked the scale of the Holocaust, which must never be forgotten.

While digesting the memorial’s weight, my thoughts suddenly turned to my grandfather, Joseph Tedesco. It felt like he was with me. My papa was on the front lines fighting Nazi tyranny, serving across North Africa, Italy, and France in the U.S. Fifth Army.

At that moment, the family legacy came into focus - he fought to liberate the country where his own parents were born - specifically around Monte Cassino, where he was entrenched - and put his life on the line to break the grip of fascism in Europe.

Memorials like this bridge the historical with the personal. They stand as a solemn warning of what happens when authoritarianism goes unchecked, and a testament to the sacrifices made by an entire generation - including my papa - to defend human dignity.

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@LauraLoomer @ConceptualJames 500,000, if true, is madness. How many spies?

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Caught the light inside the Bundestag. I love that its architecture uses glass and natural light as a physical metaphor for political transparency. It is a deliberate and powerful rejection of the shadows of the 20th century - building a future that is completely open, accountable, and out in the light. 🏛️🇩🇪

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Berlin’s Tiergarten is a peaceful green urban space. I walked its paths several times while in Berlin. Those moments were highlights of my time participating in the Abraham Executive Academy fellowship program.

While I am alone in this picture, my contentment speaks volumes about what the program has done for me.

At this moment, as I strolled through the quiet of the park, I was not actually alone. I carried with me the bridge-building conversations I shared over the last days with fellow participants ranging from Israel and Bahrain to Morocco and Indonesia.

Those walks and dialogues reminded me of the immense power of cross-cultural engagement, mutual understanding, and shared hope.

Grateful for the moments of quiet reflection and the lasting connections made.

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@LutaDeClassesBR Your banner honors some of the deadliest human beings of the 20th and 21st century. Their common link = COMMUNISM.

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Standing on the roof of the Reichstag in Berlin, I found it impossible not to reflect on its darkest chapter - the 1933 fire. That blaze was weaponized to manufacture fear, suspend liberties, and demonize the "Other,” which set off an era of unprecedented hatred, culminating in the rise of Nazism and eventually the Holocaust.

Thinking big picture, the history of the Reichstag drives my interfaith work. The 1933 fire is a clear reminder of what happens when fear is weaponized to fracture society. Countering that requires building resilient bridges between faith communities before crises occur, replacing "Us vs. Them" narratives with shared humanity.

Today, the Reichstag stands fully restored under a transparent glass dome - a phoenix rising from the ashes of totalitarianism. My participation in the Abraham Executive Academy’s fellowship program reminds me that while history contains deep wounds, the 21st century is not condemned to stay there. Through people-to-people diplomacy and open dialogue, we can foster trust and build strong frameworks for peace out of the ruins of past divisions.

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Honored to have participated in a high-level diplomatic summit recently in Berlin, Germany, organized by the Abraham Executive Academy alongside its partners, the @aai_germany (Abraham Accords Institute) and @KASonline (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung).

The summit brought together thought leaders from Abraham Accords nations and strategic allies to network, collaborate, and build actionable pathways for future cooperation. We kicked off the summit at the Bundestag, engaging in deep, productive dialogues with German politicians and leading academics from the UAE.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these vital conversations and am thrilled about the impactful global opportunities arising from this summit.

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Proud to welcome Dr. @CraigCons, Sociologist, Author and Lecturer at @RiceUniversity, to the #Lumenaries Committee.

His first contribution further develops the reflection on #Abrahamism we explored during our latest #Abratalks conversation. 🌍

👉 https://t.co/Zw8Hy8jXF9

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@realMaalouf Bias in academia.

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