0 Houghton professor Peter Meilaender, dean of religion, humanities and global studies and professor of political science.

“If we don’t, others will.” – Peter Meilaender on America’s Global Influence

April 24, 2025

Peter Meilaender, Ph.D., dean of Religion, Humanities, and Global Studies and professor of Political Science, spoke with Martha Manikas-Foster about “soft power” while in London, where he is leading Houghton’s London Honors cohort this semester. During the interview, Meilaender explored how the United States has used its relief programs around the world to meet both political and humanitarian goals.

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