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.
Latest Work
Emperor Trump Now Stands Partially Naked
Many of the establishment figures now turning on Trump have blood on their hands. But that’s the point.
The Descent of America
America’s racism is destroying its advanced status in real time — and with it, the most redeeming parts of liberal internationalism.
Is It Time to Boycott the United States?
The G7 kicked Russia out over its invasion of Crimea. Does the U.S. assault on international laws, treaties, and democracy warrant the same treatment?
Hot and Cold Wars: Militarism and Pandemic
War hasn’t taken a break during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump’s ‘Uncreative Destruction’ of the U.S.-China Relationship
Trump’s economic war on China comes in the shadow of an even deadlier military escalation. And it may not stop after November, no matter who wins the election.
Sanctions in the Era of Pandemic
From Venezuela to Iran, Washington’s illegal and inhumane economic sanctions are putting millions of lives at risk.
Let’s Turn Our Military Resources to Building a Post-COVID Industrial Base for All Americans
While the U.S. has pumped trillions into a world-leading military, China has invested heavily in medical supplies, solar power, and many other industries.
First in Military Spending, Last in Our COVID-19 Response
This is a dress rehearsal for the climate crisis, and right now we’re failing.
Debunking Trump’s China Nonsense
Trump botched his COVID-19 response disastrously, so now he’s giving anti-China conspiracy theories the full weight of the U.S. government.
The U.S. Military Is a Major Polluter, but ‘Greening’ the Military Is Not the Solution
Instead of greenwashing the military, let’s close unneeded domestic and overseas bases, end all U.S. wars, and cut weapons manufacturing.
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Multilateralism and the Biden Administration
The Pandemic Pivot
