Mark Melton is the managing editor for Providence and was the journal’s inaugural deputy editor. He earned his master’s degree in international relations from the University of St. Andrews and has focused on political economy, military affairs, and civil conflict, especially in Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East. His bachelor’s degree in foreign language and international trade comes from Mississippi College. Prior to moving to DC, he worked as a political science adjunct professor at community colleges in Mississippi and also taught English in France.
In this week’s episode, the editors discuss Brad Littlejohn’s article about John Locke and his “appeal to heaven” reference and Mark Tooley’s interview with Allen Guelzo on whether American conservatives should look to Edmund Burke.
Mark Tooley & Marc LiVecche & Mark MeltonFebruary 26, 2021
In this week’s episode, the editors discuss Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker’s article about how the nations appear in the Bible,…
Mark Tooley & Marc LiVecche & Mark MeltonFebruary 19, 2021
In this week’s episode, the editors discuss Mark Tooley’s conversation with Nigel Biggar, a Presbyterian’s look at nationalism, Mark Melton’s review of a book on the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and Reinhold Niebuhr’s call for Christians to feed and clothe the defeated Germans in 1946.
Mark Tooley & Marc LiVecche & Mark MeltonFebruary 12, 2021
Numbers and statistics can desensitize students of war to real tragedy. But Keefe’s focus on Jean McConville’s murder in Say Nothing gives readers a detailed examination of the Troubles while reminding them of the victims.
Mark MeltonFebruary 9, 2021
In this episode of Marksism, the editors discuss Tobias Cremer’s article about an emerging post-religious right in America and the US Capitol riot. They also cover Eric Patterson’s article about religious freedom in the Middle East ten years after the Arab Spring.
Mark Tooley & Marc LiVecche & Mark MeltonJanuary 29, 2021
In this week’s episode, the editors discuss Mark Haas’ article about polarization, and then cover the use of religion in…
Mark Tooley & Marc LiVecche & Mark MeltonJanuary 22, 2021
In this episode of Marksism, the editors review recent articles Providence published about the riot at the US Capitol on…
Mark Tooley & Marc LiVecche & Mark MeltonJanuary 15, 2021
In this episode of Marksism, the editors discuss the storming of the US Capitol and their articles on the topic….
Mark Tooley & Marc LiVecche & Mark MeltonJanuary 8, 2021
The insurrection on Epiphany reveals essential tasks—for America to prevent another attack and for the church to respond properly to the misuse of its symbols.
Mark MeltonJanuary 8, 2021
In this Advent Special of the Foreign Policy ProvCast, Mark Melton speaks with Walter Russell Mead about his annual Yule Blog series, which begins on Christmas Eve and runs through Epiphany on January 6.
Walter Russell Mead & Mark MeltonDecember 21, 2020