While the debate about sanctions in the case of Zimbabwe is heated, it often misses the point. Both supporters and opponents of sanctions exaggerate their importance and underestimate other policy tools. The reality is that sanctions are neither comprehensive nor targeted.
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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Interview with Mwandawiro Mghanga
The Kenyan opposition leader talks about U.S. relations with his country in the age of Obama.
Read moreDoes Corruption Create Poverty?
Bribery and sweetheart deals are a curse for democracy and civil society. But as columnist Walden Bello explains, corruption is not the principal cause of global poverty.
Read moreToo Fat to Fight
Many potential recruits are too overweight to join the armed services.
Read moreNuclear Follies
Are we in the process of giving up our nuclear addiction, or is this just flimflam from an addict who refuses to go cold turkey?
Read moreExploiting Athletes
Big-time college basketball is about to get even bigger.
Read moreWith All Deliberate Speed
We’re going back to the future with school segregation.
Read moreInjustice Served
Punishing whistleblowers sends the wrong message.
Read moreRussian Threats, American Missiles, and Bulgaria’s Choice
Eastern Europe is caught between two implacable forces. Bulgaria, in particular, might find power in its pivotal position.
Read moreKeep Grant on the $50 Bill
Compared to Reagan he was a giant.
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