William Roberts

William Roberts is a Government Relations Associate at In Defense of Christians. In this role, William advances IDC’s policy priorities in Congress and the federal government through engagement with officials and their staffs. William assists in developing innovative legislative strategies, while drafting, tracking, and shepherding legislation through Congress. William has a bachelor’s degree from the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC. While studying at American University, William interned in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Interel Group in Brussels, Belgium.

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A Dangerous Discourse Endangers Syria’s Christians

Perpetuating the narrative that Bashar al-Assad was a great protector of Christians instead of a violent dictator who protected only his loyal supporters serves only to further endanger Middle Eastern Christians

Rebuilding a Pluralistic Syria to Keep ISIS Down and Iran Out

With the fall of Assad, the Trump administration has a rare opportunity to orient Syria in a more pluralistic direction for Christians and other minorities

All Eyes on Rafah?

Social media has become increasingly influential, illustrating how competing narratives we encounter about the world are processed.

The Road to Deterring Iran Goes Through Iraq

The United States cannot militarily extricate itself from Iraq without massively benefitting Iran

It’s Not the Economy, Stupid: Azerbaijan and Armenia

The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia is primarily about religion and history, and only secondarily economics

House Republicans Risk America’s Security for Performative Politics

With Mike Johnson as the new Speaker, the Republicans will have to get serious about American foreign policy objectives

American Engagement in the New Middle East

A paradigm shift in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape has emerged driven by the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman