Phyllis Bennis discusses Israel’s recent election, whether changes are likely to come for Palestinians, and the Israeli government’s shift toward the right.
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Peace & 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.
Latest Work
How to Fund ‘Medicare for All’: Slash the Military
We’ve identified more than $300 billion in annual military savings alone that we could better invest in priorities like Medicare for All.
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Trump’s Endless Wars
Trump’s been haphazardly deploying more troops, drones, and dollars abroad for endless wars while waging a shadow foreign policy for his own benefit.
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Trump Steps Into a Turkish-Kurdish Minefield
The U.S. is deeply involved in the region surrounding Syria. Its actions helped lay the groundwork for the current struggle faced by the Kurds.
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Trump’s Betrayal of the Kurds Is Terrible, But the Answer Is Not Endless War
Like millions of others, the Kurds are victims of disastrous U.S. interventions in the region.
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Trump’s Undeclared State of Emergency
Trump is counting on his base to endorse his increasingly open law-breaking. It may not end well.
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The Middle East and North Africa Shouldn’t Be A Playground for Foreign Powers
Foreign powers, and the U.S. in particular, have long been entrenched in the Middle East and North Africa region, either directly or through proxies.
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The New Age of Protest
People are hitting the streets to protest government inaction, repression, and corruption. Does that mean democracy is in trouble or stronger than ever?
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US to Bolster Saudi Defense with Troops, Weapons
Phyllis Bennis discusses the U.S. plan to bolster Saudi Arabia’s defense capabilities and to arm Saudi Arabia with more weapons.
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Israel’s Occupation Is the Problem, Not Its Leader
No matter the victor in Israel’s parliamentary election, policies oppressing the Palestinian people are likely to continue.
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Reports
Report: The Battle For Another World
The Progressive Response to the New Right
Report: Poor People’s Campaign Moral Budget
Everybody Has the Right to Live
Tax Day 2019: Where Your Personal Income Taxes Were Spent in 2018
How Enriching the 1% Widens the Racial Wealth Divide
Report: Shrinking Space and the BDS Movement
A Case Study: The BDS Movement