Phyllis Bennis joined KPFA’s Kris Welch to discuss John Bolton, Syria, Gaza, and more. Start at 31:00 to fast forward to Bennis’ interview. Listen to the full interview at KPFA.
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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.
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American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma
There is no legal justification for the current US troop presence in Syria, let alone additional air strikes.
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How Corporations Cheat Veterans Out of Tax Dollars
This year, average taxpayers paid twice as much to corporate military contractors than to caring for all veterans combined.
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John Bolton’s Terrifying First Day in the Trump White House
Trump’s threat to escalate military intervention could open a new, dangerous front in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
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For Palestinians, Social Movements Are the Only Recourse Left
Following Israel’s killing of 18 unarmed “Land Day” protesters, it appears most national governments have effectively abandoned the stateless Palestinians.
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What to Expect from Pro-Israel Hardliner John Bolton
As U.S. ambassador to the UN, Trump’s new national security adviser went way outside his authority to back Israeli aggression in the Middle East.
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As I Faced John Bolton in a Debate, He Horrified the World
Trump’s new advisor has a long history of embracing war with a disdain for diplomacy.
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The Pentagon Can’t Keep Track of the Billions it Already Gets
For years, it has been the only federal agency that can’t pass an audit.
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Trump to the International Community: Drop Dead
Donald Trump has declared war on human rights — at home and abroad.
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Get Ready for Bush 2.0
The president once distanced himself from the Bush legacy. Now he’s brought back the architects of its darkest moments.
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