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

The Iglesias Legacy and the IDB’s Future

With annual lending to Latin American countries surpassing $8 billion annually, the IDB has significant influence over the region’s economies.

South Korea and the United States Sixty Years On

September 8, 2005 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the arrival of U.S. soldiers on the Korean peninsula to accept the surrender of Japanese forces.

The Downing Street Memo

Prior to congressional approval, prior to saying, “War is the last resort,” the decision had been made to go to war regardless of legal justification or the problems associated with the aftermath of an invasion.

Fuelling Mistrust Between Iran and the United States

The strong criticisms of Iran’s domestic politics that have been expressed by the President and his spokesmen are being beamed into Iran more vigorously than ever before.

New Syria Acts, Looks Like Old Syria

The recently concluded Tenth Regional Congress of the Syrian Baath Party marks a watershed in the presidency of Bashar al-Asad.

Torture Convention Needs Refining

The torture scandal rocking the U.S. and British militaries in the “war on terror” is shocking because of the serious breaches of international law involved.

The G-8 Debt Deal

Jubilee campaigns and debt cancellation advocates can be proud of their efforts.

Breaking the NPT (Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty) Stalemate: Japan Could Help

Today’s NPT stalemate involves both security and economic concerns.

The Tsunami’s Aftermath: Reconstruction or Economic Opportunism?

Six months after the tsunami that struck the coastal communities of the Indian Ocean in December, affected people all over South and Southeast Asia continue the process of rebuilding their lives, their property and their communities.

Bush Speech Reveals Administrations Ongoing Deceptions on Iraq

As popular domestic opposition to the administration’s policies in Iraq reaches new highs, President George W. Bush’s efforts to justify the ongoing war seem to have reached new lows.