Our Work
At IPS, our work is centered in our vision: we believe everyone has a right to thrive on a planet where all communities are equitable, democratic, peaceful, and sustainable. Our intersecting programs and initiatives, led by a diverse group of expert staff and associate fellows, are helping to shape progressive movements toward this vision.
Latest Work
It’s Still About Oil in Iraq
A centerpiece of the Iraq Study Group’s report is its advocacy for securing foreign companies’ long-term access to Iraqi oil fields.
Can’t Stay the Course, Can’t End the War, But We’ll Call it Bipartisan
The Iraq Study Group’s recommendations focus on transforming the U.S. occupation of Iraq into a long-term, sustainable, off-the-front-page occupation with a lower rate of U.S. casualties.
Stopping Firestone: Getting Rubber to Meet the Road
Firestone Natural Rubber Company is facing increasing international scrutiny for exploiting the people and natural environment of Liberia.
Madness and War
FPIF columnist Conn Hallinan describes how Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam form a historical axis of political madness and military blunders.
Secrecy and Foreign Policy
The imperial presidency has thrived on secrecy. This unconstitutional expansion of presidential power has helped make a mess of U.S. foreign policy.
The United States and Lebanons Civil Strife
The Bush administration’s attempt to impose a new order on the Middle East more compatible with perceived U.S. strategic interests gets another setback.
The Pinochet Precedent
Thanks to the tireless efforts of family members of his victims who teamed up with lawyers, artists, activists, elected officials, journalists and others in Chile and elsewhere, the dictator has made life harder for other dictators.
Big Mystery
Vol. 1, No. 17
Think We’re Leaving Iraq? Not So Fast
President Bush is readying the largest request for funds so far to continue the war. Even worse, he’s on the cusp of actually increasing troops.
Truth, Justice, and the Un-American Way
Maher Arar’s chilling case represents an opportunity for the new Democratic leadership in Congress to show the world that America has not entirely forgotten its proud history on human rights.