Phyllis Bennis discusses the rise of ISIS and U.S. foreign policy since the September 11, 2001 attacks
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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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After Iran, Is North Korea Next?
The Obama administration has concluded deals with Iran and Cuba. Will North Korea round out the trifecta?
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Why Does Senator Schumer Oppose the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Author and analyst Phyllis Bennis discusses president Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal and the opposition to that deal.
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The Housing Lottery’s Hand in Fate
Growing up in a diverse and wealthy neighborhood put me on the road to reach my potential.
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The Drill Is Gone
GOP hopefuls are paying close attention to energy policy even if they’re mum about it.
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Let’s Talk About Torture
Former CIA leaders are writing a book that will whitewash their crimes against humanity.
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A U.S. Pay Ratio Disclosure Victory!
The federal Securities and Exchange Commission has just given Americans an official yardstick for measuring corporate CEO greed.
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Black Ops for Peace
Like it or not, diplomacy is all about backroom deals.
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Supporters of Diplomacy over War Must Speak Up
Lawmakers need to hear from their constituents who support the nuclear deal with Iran.
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Coal, Oil, Gas: None Shall Pass
A growing movement across the Pacific Northwest is gumming up the fossil-fuel works.
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Reports
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
Report: Poor People’s Campaign Moral Budget
Everybody Has the Right to Live