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Articles by Jonathan S. Addleton
Higher education must focus on quality, critical thinking, character-building: FCCU Rector
Dr Jonathan S Addleton, Rector of Forman Christian College (FCCU), believes the future of higher education in Pakistan lies in quality over quantity, interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and character development. In this interview, he shares his views on the impact of artificial intelligence, the importance of kindness and service, the need to move beyond rankings and infrastructure, and his vision for universities as institutions that cultivate wisdom as well as knowledge.
USAID’s Contributions to Higher Education
Recent news that the Trump administration is shuttering the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is both disappointing and concerning.
Books 2022: Context for Russia's War in Ukraine and a Reminder That History Still Matters
Book: The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America Author: Timothy Snyder Review by: Jonathan Addleton, a Macon, Ga., native, former U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia and current President of Forman Christian College, a chartered university in Lahore, Pakistan The Czech Ambassador to Pakistan recommended this book to me shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. I am glad that he did.
Forman’s legacy
March 3, 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles W Forman, founder of Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) in Lahore. Born in the frontier state of Kentucky in 1821, he later attended Princeton University before joining the Presbyterian Foreign Mission Board. This in turn paved the way for his departure to the Indian port city then known as Calcutta in 1847 at the age of twenty-six.
Books 2020: Climbing the 'Second Mountain' Toward Success, Fulfillment
Book: The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life Author: David Brooks Reviewed by: Jonathan Addleton, former U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia and current Rector/President of Forman Christian College in Lahore, Pakistan Jonathan Addleton was born in Pakistan to missionary parents from Macon, Ga., where they live today.
US policy must adjust to transnational issues Original
The November election will usher in new thinking on how the United States interacts with the rest of the world, regardless of who wins the White House. Already there is a robust discussion on diplomacy and defense, two of the three “Ds” associated with foreign affairs. But what about the third — development? For starters, perhaps even the phrase “development” should finally be retired, replaced with another word that better captures just how much the world has evolved.
How Great Power Competition Is Changing the Geopolitics of Mongolia
Mongolia is in a uniquely precarious situation, geographically, demographically and economically. Landlocked and isolated in East Asia, it has the lowest population density of any sovereign nation in the world. Its 3 million people, in a country about the size of Alaska, are dwarfed by 133 million Russians to the north and 1.4 billion Chinese to the south. It also has one of the coldest climates in the world.
Opinion: Bloody Week in Afghanistan Brings Back Memories of Never-Ending War
News from yesterday that Gen. Abdul Raziq, age 39, the Afghan police chief responsible for security in southern Afghanistan, was killed during a meeting at the Governor’s Palace in the province of Kandahar, brought back many memories: Indeed, my final meeting with senior Afghan officials several years ago involved Gen. Raziq and took place in the same compound where he was killed. The provincial intelligence chief was also killed in Thursday’s attack, which injured two Americans. Remarkably, Gen.
Cashmere from Mongolia: One Way to Smooth Out Washington's Partisan Divide?
Can this character bring a bit of peace to Congress from 7,000 miles away? Photo by Jonathan AddletonEditor’s note: This commentary piece is written by former U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Jonathan Addleton. The author’s views are his own and don’t necessarily represent those of the Global Atlanta staff. Washington is increasingly seen as a toxic place, providing few opportunities for politicians on opposite sides of the aisle to talk and work with each other.
Why Mongolia — And Cashmere — Matters
Mongolia only rarely features in international news headlines: *. During the 13th century, Genghis Khan launched what became the world’s largest empire. *. During the early 20th century, Mongolia regained its independence, gaining a reputation as possibly the most remote and inaccessible place on earth. *. Also during the late 20th century, Mongolia emerged from the Soviet shadow to embark on a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
Commentary: Mongolia's Moment? A Surprisingly Logical Choice to Host a Trump-Kim Summit
Now that President Donald Trump has rolled the dice and accepted an invitation to meet North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un by May, a suitable venue needs to be found. Already, the BBC has proposed at least five possible locations: North Korea or the United States (not likely); South Korea or China (possible); or a “neutral” location on the high seas (interesting, to say the least). But why not consider other “out of the box” possibilities?
Commentary: Wakanda's Foreign Policy in Georgia-Screened 'Black Panther'
Editor’s note: This commentary was originally printed in the Macon Telegraph under the headline “Wakanda and the World.” The author, Jonathan S. Addleton, is a former U.S. ambassador to Mongolia who teaches international affairs at Mercer University in Macon.
Black Panther has realistic view of international relations
A couple of days after watching “Black Panther” on the big screen, a young Foreign Service officer who served in Mexico and is now heading to Saudi Arabia posted a note on Facebook: “Are we establishing diplomatic ties with Watanga? If so, I want to go there next!” Based on early attendance and revenues, “Black Panther” has struck a strong cultural chord, not only in the United States but across the world.
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