Stockpiles undercut, instead of enhancing, security.
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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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The Death of Deterrence, Part 55
Another one of globalization’s massive security loopholes.
Read moreAn Emerging Trend in East Asia: Military Budget Increases and Their Impact
The recent military budget increases in East Asia are motivated by various factors — flash point-driven, hedging strategy-driven, or governance-driven — but they do necessarily trigger an arms race in the region.
Read moreChina and America Jostle in Middle East
Beijing is rapidly expanding its influence in the Middle East. Will Washington do anything more than watch?
Read moreJapan’s Military Spending at a Crossroads
In recent times, the Japanese business community has also demanded an amendment to Article 9 of the constitution for the promotion of military-civil integrated space development and an end to the ban on arms exports.
Read moreAverting Civil War in Thailand
New elections are needed to resolve the escalating tensions in Thailand.
Read moreWhat Would Palin Do?
Sarah, tell us what to do about the BP oil disaster.
Read moreExtremely Unconstitutional
Arizona’s new immigration law calls for racial profiling, which is illegal in the United States of America.
Read moreExploiting the Unemployment Market
Denying benefits is a messy process, so Talx comes in to do the dirty chore.
Read moreChild Hunger and Obesity: A Double-Edged Sword
Lax standards allow far too many unhealthy junk foods to slip through the cracks and infiltrate our cafeterias.
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