Authoritarianism has been on the march for years, but people powered revolutions are pushing regimes toward democracy on nearly every continent.
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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
Looming Failure of Stimulus Exposes GOP’s Double Standards on the Deficit
Millions of people are still unemployed, facing eviction or foreclosure, and scrambling to get enough to eat.
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A Pandemic Pivot
COVID-19 is an early alert for more serious global crises. So far, the international community has failed — but it’s not too late.
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Experts from the frontlines of global policy tackle the implications of COVID-19.
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America’s New Policy of Demoting Democracy
Trump has put a stop to democracy promotion. Will democracy put a stop to Trump?
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As Trump Aims Fresh U.S. Aggression at Iran, How Many Surprises Can This October Hold?
This latest surprise is incredibly dangerous and reckless for the future. It’s also cruel, heartless, and sadistic right now.
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Nukes and North Korea: A New Direction?
North Korea’s nuclear program is a regional issue. It requires a regional response.
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Donald Trump Makes the Swamp Bigger
Donald Trump brought a whole new world of corruption to Washington.
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The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.
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The Problem of Surplus White Men
Dispossessed white men have haunted Western politics for generations. The answer isn’t to jettison “identity politics” — it’s to create truly meaningful new opportunities.
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Reports
Multilateralism and the Biden Administration
The Biden Administration should help create stronger, more equitable, and more democratic multilateral structures at the international and regional level.
Fact Sheet: Congressional Progressive Caucus Priorities
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has released a bold agenda for 2021. This fact sheet analyzes the implications of these priorities for the American people.
The Pandemic Pivot
Experts from the frontlines of global policy tackle the implications of COVID-19.
Report: No Warming, No War
In the face of both COVID-19 and the climate crisis, we urgently need to shift from a culture of war to a culture of care.
Report: The Battle For Another World
The Progressive Response to the New Right