New Internationalism

The New Internationalism project works to end wars and militarism, with a focus on U.S. policy.

“New internationalism” refers to a combination of foreign policies based on international law, human rights, and equality for all. Our approach links the power of global social movements — and sometimes progressive governments and the UN — in fighting against wars, sanctions, occupations, and empire.

The project focuses on education, activism, and advocacy to change U.S. policies away from militarism and towards diplomacy. It also works to democratize and empower the United Nations in its fight for peace and human rights.

In all these arenas, the project works with partner organizations who are organizing, mobilizing, and building movements in the U.S. and globally to challenge militarism and support those fighting for justice in the Middle East and beyond.

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Latest Work

We’ve Seen the Threats Against Iran Before

Intelligence confirms that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons – which leads to speculation that the sabre-rattling is because Israel wants to remain the sole regional nuclear hegemon.

What is the State of the Union Address for, Anyway? Obama Launches Campaign

Obama knew that many people who voted for him in 2008 did so based on his commitment to end the war in Iraq, so highlighting that made perfect sense. But he was way wrong in claiming that the war in Iraq has made the United States “more respected around the world.”

Debate Club: Did the U.S. Withdraw from Iraq Too Soon?

The Iraq War should have never been launched, so it can’t be ended soon enough.

Obama’s Real Israel Problem – and it isn’t Bibi

Israel’s fundamental policy toward the Palestinians is the problem, and that policy has hardly changed, despite the left, right and center parties that have been in power.

[VIDEO] Up with Chris Hayes: Looking Back at the Iraq War

One thing stands out when reflecting on the Iraq War: millions of people were right when they stood up to oppose it at its onset.

[VIDEO] The Impact at Home of U.S. Troops Around The World

Callers from around the country ask about the presence of U.S. troops around the world, their role, and how U.S. military capabilities compare with other countries in this C-SPAN Washington Journal segment.

[VIDEO] Worst Violence in Months Hits Baghdad

A series of blasts in Baghdad which are believed to have killed at least 72 people in an apparently coordinated attack is the topic of this RT interview.

A Stunning Victory

U.S. troops will finally withdraw from Iraq, but what about the contractors? We need to bring home all U.S. personnel and dollars.

America Is Not Broke

How to pay for the crisis while making the country more equitable, green, and secure.

The Arab World’s Intifada

The Arab Spring may have started in early 2011, but its origins link directly to the non-violent, society-wide mobilization that transformed Palestine’s national struggle beginning in the late 1980s.

Defunding UNESCO for the 1 Percent

Putting Israeli interests ahead of American interests begins to backfire.

[VIDEO] U.S. Pulls All Funding for UNESCO After Sweeping Vote to Support Palestinian Membership

Democracy Now! interview discussing the world’s symbolic rejection of the U.S.-led peace process, and the U.S. response.

Occupy Wall Street: New Politics and New Milestones

The Occupy Wall Street movement claimed a little scrap of earth in Zuccotti Park on behalf of all of us, and created a live-in soapbox from which to challenge inequality.

What’s Next for U.S.-Libyan Relations?

With vast oil reserves but a deeply divided country, Libya is vulnerable to outside powers after Gaddafi’s death.

[VIDEO] The U.S. Did Far More Damage Than Good in Iraq

In this TV appearance for RT, we discussed President Barack Obama’s decision to order U.S. troops out of Iraq by the end of the year.

After Gadhafi, the West Eyes the Libyan Prize

Oil rich and deeply divided, the country is vulnerable to outside powers.

The Politics Behind the Prisoner Swap

The deal has been discussed since Shalit was captured in 2006, now the time has come for 1028 families to be reunited.

Ten Years in Afghanistan

Ten years of war, 1802 U.S. military casualties, half a trillion dollars, and what do we have to show for it?

Ideas, Reaction, and Action in Canada

Efforts to restrict my commentary on the Palestinian statehood bid show that when ideas can still turn into action even – or especially – when someone tries to squelch them.

Abbas at the United Nations a Game Changer? Maybe.

With the bid for Member State status at the UN, no longer is the failed U.S.-controlled “peace process” the only diplomatic game in town.