Mark Melton was the managing editor for Providence from 2020 to 2022 and was the journal’s inaugural deputy editor from 2015 to 2020. He earned his master’s degree in international relations from the University of St. Andrews, and 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 taught English in France.
In Providence’s latest newsletter, Mark Melton reflects on George H.W. Bush, his bipartisan friendship with Bill Clinton, and lessons for a highly partisan America today.
Mark MeltonDecember 10, 2018
John McCain’s failures prepared him for success, and Joseph’s difficult journey prepared him for government service in Egypt. Studying both of these men can offer lessons for all of us when we become disappointed with where our lives have led.
Mark MeltonSeptember 4, 2018
Can other churches use hail and farewell events to welcome military families better, educate civilians about military life, and show how servicemembers serve the church?
Mark MeltonAugust 22, 2018
Christians should not be overly concerned about Trump meeting Putin, for now at least.
Mark MeltonJuly 11, 2018
Michael Doran’s book shows how the Eisenhower administration made several mistakes in the Middle East, and today policymakers can learn from them.
Mark MeltonMay 22, 2018
If Michael Doran and Walter Russel Mead insist that Christian eschatology is relevant to American foreign policy, it makes sense to at least mention and analyze amillennialism and preterism.
Mark MeltonMay 7, 2018
Suggesting we should shun petty nationalism and encourage the ennobling type offers little foreign policy guidance, whether in Scotland or elsewhere.
Mark MeltonSeptember 28, 2017
President George W. Bush’s Portraits of Courage can help the nation, and especially the Church, better understand wounded warriors.
Mark MeltonApril 5, 2017
This morning, British Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a speech thankfully detailing her vision for Brexit beyond vague references. Still, continued uncertainty makes this drama one of the top stories I’ll be watching through 2017 and 2018.
Mark MeltonJanuary 17, 2017
Speaking last Friday CSIS, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter warned that military excellence is not America’s “birthright”. It must be earned again and again.
Mark MeltonOctober 31, 2016
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