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

Iran in the Crosshairs: How to Prevent Washington’s Next War

Phyllis Bennis, John Cavanagh, Farrah Hassen, Erik Leaver, Saif Rahman | February 28, 2008

As George W. Bush’s administration enters its last year in office, the danger of a U.S. military attack on Iran looms.

Iran in the Crosshairs

Phyllis Bennis, Erik Leaver | February 28, 2008

As George W. Bush’s administration enters its last year in office, the danger of a U.S. military attack on Iran looms.

The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water

Maude Barlow, Erik Leaver | February 25, 2008

The three water crises dwindling freshwater supplies, inequitable access to water and the corporate control of water pose the greatest threat of our time to the planet and to our survival.

The Enduring Trap in Iraq

Erik Leaver, Adil E. Shamoo | February 20, 2008

The Bush administration is stirring the pot once again by negotiating an agreement with the “sovereign” Iraqi government to place U.S. military troops and bases permanently on Iraqi soil despite strong objections from many Democrats.

Nervously and Rapidly, Iran Courts Egypt

Erik Leaver, Rostam Pourzal | February 14, 2008

While much of the world is focused on Bush’s attempts to demonize and isolate Iran, the Islamic Republic is forging new ties with an unlikely partner, Egypt.

Looking Presidential on Pakistan

Erik Leaver, Saira Yamin | January 15, 2008

As the race for the White House heats up, Presidential candidates are using the turmoil in Pakistan to show off their foreign policy credentials.

For an Iran Policy, More Nixon, Less Bush

Nathan Gonzalez, Erik Leaver | January 10, 2008

Our future president will do well in remembering Richard Nixon’s approach to international politics, which, while often callous, was focused on clear end-goals for our nation.

Iraq Outlook 2008

Erik Leaver, Emily Schwartz Greco | January 9, 2008

The “surge” has been crafted on a foundation that can topple at any moment, leaving its “success” in doubt.

Iran Hawks Find New Supporters Against the NIE

Erik Leaver, Rostam Pourzal | December 26, 2007

The organized challenge against the 2007 NIE on Iran this month included an Iranian exile group which for years has cried wolf about Iran.

The Surge: Illusion & Reality

Conn Hallinan, Erik Leaver | December 24, 2007

Car bombings, sectarian violence and attacks on U.S. troops are down. But does the reduced violence have anything to do with the “surge”?

Bush Still Spinning Nukes in Iran

Marjorie Cohn, Erik Leaver | December 20, 2007

Despite the perception that the NIE halted the possibility of war in Iran, we all need to be organizing to shut down the Administration’s war mongering. This season of peace demands no less.

Winning or Losing in Iraq

Erik Leaver, Adil E. Shamoo | December 17, 2007

In order to “win”, we need to sell the invasion and occupation to the Iraqis.

Midwest City Fights Back Against Iran War-Mongering

Erik Leaver | December 14, 2007

Congress may buy into unchecked aggression, but not the city of Gary, Indiana.

New Intelligence Estimate Calls for Credible Diplomatic Option to Extend Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Halt

Erik Leaver, Carah Ong | December 4, 2007

The new National Intelligence Estimate on Iran challenges the Bush administration’s rhetoric on a possible WWIII in Iran.

Beyond the Green Zone

Dahr Jamail, Erik Leaver | November 30, 2007

An honest look at Iraq and the U.S. occupation from an unembedded journalist.

U.S. Tells Iran: Become a Nuclear Power

Reese Erlich, Erik Leaver | November 28, 2007

The history of Iran and nuclear power is more complicated than the Administration suggests.

Engaging Syria: We’d Be Crazy Not To

Erik Leaver, Shana Marshall | October 29, 2007

Some suggest we’d be crazy to negotiate with people like Ahmadinejad and Assad. But with the specter of WWW III on the horizon, we’d be crazy not to.

The Costs of War for Oil

Bonnie Bricker, Erik Leaver, Adil E. Shamoo | October 19, 2007

We have to decide, as a nation, whether our need for Middle Eastern oil is more important to our future than our conduct as a moral and ethical people.

Globalization: What Is To Be Done?

Erik Leaver, Jerome Levinson | October 4, 2007

The race for the presidency has crystallized the debate about what to do about “globalization,” a short-hand way of describing the increasing tendency of firms to locate production abroad, often for the purpose of exporting goods back to the United States rather than producing for the local market.