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
The Obama Administration Is Misreading Public Opinion on Israel
Beltway pundits are far more supportive of Israeli settlements than the American public.
This Artist is Taking a Historic Step Forward in U.S.-Iranian Relations
Muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo is the first Iranian artist to do work commissioned by municipal authorities in both Iran and the United States.
Reducing Inequality in the Trump Era
With Washington looking hopeless, it’s up to local communities to close the gap between the richest and the rest.
America Must Choose Diplomacy Over War
This is what a non-imperial, truly internationalist foreign policy would look like.
The Obama Administration’s Important Shift on Israeli Settlements
The U.S.’ decision to abstain from a UN resolution on Israel will have long term effects, Bennis tells Press TV.
Lifting Up 2016’s Faces on the Frontlines
Through our weekly feature on Inequality.org, we’ve highlighted inspirational leaders fighting inequality throughout the country.
Calling Working People of All Colors
The economic concerns of the white working class and people of color are more alike than different.
This City Just Banned Virtually All New Dirty-Energy Infrastructure
Portland, Oregon has adopted a first-of-its-kind offensive strategy to prevent new oil, gas, and coal export facilities from being built.
A Deadly Day: Russian Ambassador Assassinated, 12 Dead in Berlin Truck Crash, Zürich Mosque Attacked
“What we’re seeing now is the reality that this global war on terror is indeed having global ramifications,” Phyllis Bennis tells Democracy Now!
One Hundred CEOs Have as Much Retirement Wealth as 41 Percent of American Families
In the richest country in the world, why do so many millions of working people have to worry about paying their bills in their golden years?