U.S. and NATO militaries spent more than 17 times as much as Russia. Putin still waged war on Ukraine.
Read morePeace & Foreign Policy
To build peace, we must dislodge the economic and political foundations of war. IPS believes that a just foreign policy is based on human rights, international law, and diplomacy over military intervention.
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North Korea’s Real Threat
North Korea’s greatest liability is something that it currently views as an asset: its radical isolation.
Read moreRussia Is From Mars, Ukraine Is From Venus
Russia is acting like an abusive husband in this gendered conflict.
Read moreThe Universality of Ukraine
The West is focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s why the rest of the world should care as well.
Read moreCut Pentagon Spending, Save the Planet
This year, the United States will spend twice as much every day on the military than it does on international climate aid all year.
Read moreTax Day 2022: We Got The Receipts
How does our government actually spend our tax dollars? NPP has the receipts.
Read moreBiden FY 2023 Budget Maintains Trump-Era Spending on ICE and CBP
Over the span of 20 years, spending on ICE and CBP more than doubled alongside steady growth in other forms of militarized spending.
Read moreWhen the Left Is Right…Far Right
How is it possible that so many left voters in France are willing to choose a far-right candidate in the second round of the presidential elections?
Read moreAbout That $900 You Gave Pentagon Contractors
This tax season, I’d rather fund green jobs and disease control than jets that spontaneously combust. Wouldn’t you?
Read moreAfter Putin
Russia is increasingly becoming the Saudi Arabia of the north.
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