Eric Farnsworth is a board member of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, a Providence Contributing Editor, and a graduate of Princeton University.
Whether someone is a believer in God or not, the debt owed by Western civilization to Christianity is unquestionable, something our educational institutions have a duty to instill
Eric FarnsworthAugust 10, 2026
The recent gathering of Western Hemisphere leaders in Doral, Florida, signaled the emergence of an American-led strategy focused on countering fentanyl, stopping illegal Chinese fishing fleets, and investing in Latin America’s emerging 5G networks
Eric FarnsworthMarch 18, 2026
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado recognizes of the plight of Venezuelans who have suffered too long under the oppressive regime of Nicolás Maduro. She should not be criticized for trying to work with Trump to free Venezuela.
Eric FarnsworthOctober 21, 2025
Has the United States been prioritizing everywhere but the Western Hemisphere? In this episode of the Provcast, Latin America expert Eric Farnsworth makes the case that we should take diplomatic engagement within our own backyard more seriously
Eric Farnsworth & Robert Nicholson & James DiddamsSeptember 2, 2025
Years of economic mismanagement have hobbled growth in much of Latin America, so why is the Trump administration copying these same policies?
Eric FarnsworthAugust 9, 2025
There is a Christian case to be made for due process in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Eric FarnsworthJune 11, 2025
During Providence‘s Christianity & National Security Conference in 2023, Eric Farnsworth gave a lecture where he discusses Latin America, its…
Eric FarnsworthNovember 16, 2023
Marzo de 2023 será recordado como el mes en que la guerra del régimen de Nicaragua contra la Iglesia Católica…
Arturo McFields Yescas & Eric FarnsworthMarch 20, 2023
As international pressure mounts, Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua’s dictator, is doubling down on oppression.
Arturo McFields Yescas & Eric FarnsworthMarch 18, 2023
La Iglesia Católica en Nicaragua está bajo asalto y la libertad religiosa no está garantizada. Pese a esto, los líderes de la Iglesia han tardado en reaccionar.
Eric Farnsworth & Arturo McFields YescasMarch 6, 2023