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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

Nuclear War in South Asia

There is reason to believe nuclear capability may make the chances of war worse in South Asia.

Bush Plays Shell Game with African Lives

Intended to stave off the embarrassment of coming empty-handed to a summit trumpeted as focusing on Africa, the White House initiative is in fact a cynical move to derail more effective action against AIDS.

President Bush the Martyr

Last night’s long-awaited speech by President Bush was to set the pace for the Palestinians and Israelis to step back from the vicious and bloody cycle of violence that has gripped them for nearly two years.

Venezuela’s Failed Coup, the U.S.’ Role, and the Future of Hugo Chávez

Chávez assumed the presidency of Venezuela in 1998 at the head of what he called a “Bolivarian Revolution.”

Emergency Loya Jirga: Strength In Numbers?

Planners have to consider how to make the Loya Jirga fair and accessible to the country’s largely illiterate population, and keep it from becoming a platform for tribal, political, and ethnic violence.

Linking Textiles to Labor Standards: Prospects for Cambodia and Vietnam

Washington representative of the Fund for Reconciliation and Development, a nonprofit organization advocating for normal economic, cultural, educational, and diplomatic relations with Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

America’s Nuclear End Game

As long as the U.S., China, Britain, France, Russia, and Israel have nuclear weapons, we will all live on the edge of the abyss.

Fallacies of U.S. Plans to Invade Iraq

In the event of a U.S. invasion of Iraq, a lack of regional support would have more than just political implications.

Watch Out Kofi Annan: Washington’s New Witch Hunt

Under Bush, it is becoming increasingly evident that the U.S. can cause more damage to multilateral organizations by staying in them and shaping them to its ends.

A Cure for the CIA’s Disease

Apparently, the CIA has returned to the policy world, which calls into question the kind of dope it is willing to provide to the White House.