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
Sustainable Development North and South
Climate change policy coherence in global trade and financial flows.
U.S. Getting Tougher on Serbia
One thing is certain–America has lost patience, and wants to see the remaining war crimes suspects rounded up. Belgrade and Zagreb have run out of time.
Belgrade Faces Indictee Dilemma
erbia plunged itself into confrontation with The Hague–and possibly also the international community–this week, by refusing to hand over four former commanders in Kosovo whose indictments were made public on October 20.
The Madrid Donors Conference: A Cover for Maintaining U.S. Control
The U.S., as the aggressor power and currently the occupying power, must abide by the requirements of international law and pay for the reconstruction of Iraq.
New Cheney Foreign Policy Adviser Sets Sights on Syria
Vice President Dick Cheney’s office continues to grow as a homebase for prominent neoconservative foreign policy strategists.
The Tug of War
The tug of war between the hawks and doves over North Korea policy continues within the Bush administration.
The Proliferation Security Initiative: A Challenge Too Narrow
Look for the Bush administration to push its “Proliferation Security Initiative” (PSI) during the president’s October trip to Asia.
Threading the Needle: UN Resolution 1511 and the Iraqi Occupation
UN Security Council Resolution 1511 is highly unlikely to secure any goals it was advertised to solve.
A Fig Leaf to Cover Occupation
The new Security Council resolution does nothing to change the fundamental problems of the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
Baghdad’s Future on Table in Madrid
The drive for money for the Iraqi occupation is now the only game in town.