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
Clinton’s Surprising Debate Stumble on Trade
Bad trade deals created the social rot Trump is exploiting today. Why does Hillary defend them?
Why a New Global Deal on Aviation Emissions is Really Bad News
This carbon offsetting proposal could nearly double emissions from the airline industry.
Reinventing the Calligraphic Tradition
This Iranian graphic artist puts a new spin on calligraphy in an effort to bring Persian culture to the rest of the world.
When States Dream, Is Syria Their Nightmare?
Syria is emerging as a metaphor for the fragmentation and chaos that the modern world barely contains.
Another For-Profit College Folds
The closure of ITT Tech should be a warning to other educational institutions looking to make a dime at the expense of students.
Record $38 Billion in Military Aid to Israel is a “Statement of Absolute Support” for Israeli Occupation
This is not about Israeli defenses, Bennis told the Real News Network, it’s about funding apartheid.
We’ve Used Up Our One-Time-Only Economic Boost From Fossil Fuels
It’s high time to come up with a new model of economic growth and innovation that works for all of us.
The Anti-pipeline Movement is Gathering Steam
From Standing Rock North Dakota to Kentucky, residents are fighting big oil and gas.
Presidential Politicians Are All Bark, No Bite on CEO Pay
While candidates are busy ranting about Wall Street’s fat cats, taxpayers are left picking up their billion-dollar tab.
Are We Near the End of NATO?
Problems with Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Donald Trump could tear the rickety alliance apart at the seams.