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Where on Earth Is Europe Heading?
Europe is being pulled in several different directions, but generally not to the left.

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The World’s First Conference to End Fossil Fuels Must Address Militarism, Too

Fossil fuels and militarism are part of the same architecture of power. To combat climate change, governments must be willing to challenge both.

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What Did the U.S. Attack on Venezuela Cost?

The full operation cost at least $4.7 billion — a figure that may continue to rise.

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The Average Taxpayer Shelled Out Over $4,000 for War and Weapons Last Year

Americans want a government that supports them when times are tough—not one that shakes us down for endless wars.

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The Axis of Evil Suffers a Big Loss

After Viktor Orban's landslide loss in Hungary, will Trump and even Putin be next in line for their political comeuppance?

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What Did the U.S. Attack on Venezuela Cost?

The full operation cost at least $4.7 billion — a figure that may continue to rise.

Tax Day 2026: The Average Taxpayer Paid $4,049 for War and Weapons

Wars don't just cost taxpayers at the pump. Here's what the average taxpayer spent for different priorities in 2025.

Trump’s Budget Policies Make the Poor Poorer to Pay for War and Help the Rich

The theme of this administration's budget priorities: taking from the poor to enrich the wealthy and inflict violence at home and abroad.

The IPS Iran Reader

A one-stop guide to IPS work on the crisis in Iran and the wider Middle East. Updated periodically.

FAQ: Why Is the U.S. Attacking Iran? And What Happens Next?

What movements, advocates, and ordinary people need to know about the U.S. war on Iran.

What You Need to Know About the U.S. Attack on Venezuela

Was it about oil? Will it stop the flow of drugs? What did it cost? IPS experts answer these questions and more.

Lessons from Resistance to Authoritarianism Around the World

A webinar series on what the U.S. can learn from anti-authoritarian movements around the world.

Bold Ideas for a New Progressive Majority

A visionary exercise for progressives in an age of American fascism from our second annual Wallace Symposium.

The High Moral Stakes of the Policy Battles Raging in Washington

Trump and the GOP are cutting programs for the poor to spend more on the war machine, mass deportations, and tax breaks for...

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