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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
The Taliban is Back
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bush administration, Iraq, Taliban, warlords, drug lords, opium, women’s issues, civilian casualties, corruption
Afghanistan: Five Years Later
The Taliban is back. And the United States is largely to blame.
Beware Empires in Decline
Common sense says that Washington wont attack Tehran. But columnist Michael Klare questions whether common sense is guiding Bush administration policy.
Sprouting from Inequality: The Root of the Middle East Crises
Too often the inequities between Israelis and Palestinians are overlooked.
Oil or Atoms?
In the upcoming U.S. elections, will voters be eyeing the price of gas or the gathering storm over Iran?
Beyond Kyoto
In her comment Beyond Kyoto, Ruth Greenspan Bell seconds the importance of performance standards and discusses the challenges of implementation.
Securing the Irish Peace
Talks continue this week on Northern Ireland’s political future. Why is it taking them so long to end the longstanding dispute once and for all?
Tehran or Pyongyang?
Washington’s uncompromising tactics with both Tehran and Pyongyang have failed to achieve anything but the most radioactive results.
Global Warming: A Viable Strategy
global warming, climate change, performance standards, emissions, fuel efficiency, China, India, environment, cap and trade, carbon dioxide, 60-Second Expert
War or Rumors of War?
Is Washington planning to attack Iran or just bluffing? Columnist Frida Berrigan reads between the lines of the latest U.S. preparations.