Erik Leaver

Erik is the communications manager at IPS. Previously he served as a research fellow with the peace and security program and with the Foreign Policy In Focus project.

Erik holds an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico. He worked with the Interhemispheric Resource Center in New Mexico on Foreign Policy In Focus before moving to Washington to continue his work at IPS in April 1999.

You can follow him on twitter at: erikleaver and on Netvibes at: http://www.netvibes.com/erikleaver

Latest

“$225 Billion and Still No Exit Plan”

Erik Leaver | March 10, 2005

First and foremost, the Iraqi people deserve a plan.

“Response to ‘Rethinking Iraq'”

Erik Leaver | January 13, 2005

The principles that emerge will guide our work in Iraq and be the gauntlet we will throw down in front of this administration.

A Failed Transition

Sarah Anderson, Phyllis Bennis, John Cavanagh, Karen Dolan, Erik Leaver, Miriam Pemberton, Marcus Raskin, Emira Woods | September 30, 2004

The Mounting Costs of the Iraq War

Paying the Price: The Mounting Costs of the Iraq War

Sarah Anderson, Phyllis Bennis, John Cavanagh, Karen Dolan, Erik Leaver, Miriam Pemberton, Marcus Raskin, Emira Woods | June 24, 2004

The Mounting Costs of the Iraq War

The Iraqi Constitution

Phyllis Bennis, Erik Leaver | March 17, 2004

The signing of the interim Iraqi “constitution” by the Governing Council represents a significant step in U.S. efforts to legitimize its invasion and occupation of Iraq.

Control of Oil Revenues

Erik Leaver, Bo Palmer, Michael Renner | September 17, 2003

While widespread ransacking was happening in Iraq after Baghdad fell, the U.S. moved swiftly to secure the country’s oil facilities.

Coalition of the Willing–Part II

Sarah Anderson, Phyllis Bennis, Erik Leaver | March 24, 2003

After failing to obtain authorization for war from the UN Security Council, the Bush Administration has scrambled to assemble a so-called “Coalition of the Willing” to lend the military action against Iraq the illusion of genuine multilateralism and legitimacy.

A Coalition of Weakness

Sara Johnson, Erik Leaver | March 1, 2003

Before the American public starts applauding the administration’s newfound commitment to assembling an international coalition to attack Iraq, it should put the partners’ participation in perspective.

After President’s Speech, Questions Remain Unanswered

Erik Leaver, Stephen Zunes | October 1, 2002

George Bush prepares to invade Iraq

Controlling Transnational Corporations

John Cavanagh, Erik Leaver | November 1, 1996

Transnational corporations (TNCs) increasingly shape our lives as they weave worldwide webs of production, consumption, finance, and culture.

International Financial Institutions

Erik Leaver | November 1, 1996

Immediately following World War II, the major capitalist powers, dominated by the U.S. and Britain, met at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire to establish multilateral institutions to manage the postwar restructuring and expansion of the global capitalist economy. Two international financial institutions (IFIs) emerged from the July 1944 meeting: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).