About CURA

25 years of research, publication and education

The Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs is a center for research, publication, and education on one of the most important questions in the contemporary world: How does culture affect economic and political developments world-wide?  Specifically, how does religion impact international affairs?  Since its inception in 1985, CURA has sought to discover, trace, and analyze the connection between culture, economics, politics, and globalization.  We have conducted research projects on every continent except Australia, and these projects have resulted in publications that have become major points of reference on their topics.  In a dynamic and modernizing world, CURA’s ultimate agenda is to further global understanding and communication.