Peace and Foreign Policy
To build peace, we must dislodge the economic and political foundations of war. IPS believes that a just foreign policy is based on human rights, international law, and diplomacy over military intervention.
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America’s New Policy of Demoting Democracy
Trump has put a stop to democracy promotion. Will democracy put a stop to Trump?
As Trump Aims Fresh U.S. Aggression at Iran, How Many Surprises Can This October Hold?
This latest surprise is incredibly dangerous and reckless for the future. It’s also cruel, heartless, and sadistic right now.
Nukes and North Korea: A New Direction?
North Korea’s nuclear program is a regional issue. It requires a regional response.
Donald Trump Makes the Swamp Bigger
Donald Trump brought a whole new world of corruption to Washington.
The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.
The Problem of Surplus White Men
Dispossessed white men have haunted Western politics for generations. The answer isn’t to jettison “identity politics” — it’s to create truly meaningful new opportunities.
Donald Trump’s Real Mob Connections
Will the November election be decided in the streets?
America’s Global Reputation Isn’t Bouncing Back Anytime Soon
Even if Trump loses, his administration may have permanently damaged our standing abroad. But there’s a silver lining: it makes Trumpism an ideological dead-end.
Time to Put an End to the Nuclear Age
2020 has been hard enough. The last thing the world needs this year is nuclear weapons.
Trump’s Scorched-Earth Doctrine
Trump is doing whatever he can to make it impossible for his successor to resolve some of the world’s most intractable problems.
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