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

Curing AIDS Policy of Greed and Dogma

When it comes to AIDS policy, the Global South doesn’t need charity or lectures about abstinence. Generic drugs and respecting women’s rights are the way to go.

Curb Unilateral Decisions Regarding Iraqis

The Iraq Study Group group appears to be intent on drawing more borders and partitions that will further fragment the Middle East.

Central Asia Between Competition and Cooperation

Are China and the United States playing a new “great game” in Central Asia or do the two powers have more in common in the region than even they currently realize?

The Democrats’ War

After January 3, the Democrats will have to do something about Iraq. Early signs are not positive, unless the anti-war movement kicks it up a notch.

Rule of Lawlessness

If Dallas and Miami Vice became emblematic of the Reagan years, Deadwood is the series that best captures the political mentality of the George W. Bush era.

Strategic Partnership or Strategic Competition

Are the United States and China heading toward an economic and military showdown or a peaceful convergence of interests? Two prominent China scholars, James Nolt and Bonnie Glaser, go head-to-head to answer the question.

Hurricane Milton

Economist Milton Friedman cut a devastating path through the Global South.

The Post-Abundance Era

We’re so beyond the Cold War and September 11th that we’ve entered a new era altogether. FPIF columnist Michael T. Klare warns us all to get ready and tighten our belts.

Wrangling Over Arms Sales to China

The U.S. gets one right? The administration opposes lifting the arms embargo on China.

Walls, Amnesty, and False Choices

Most undocumented workers come from a region heavily influenced by U.S. foreign policy. It’s not a coincidence.