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
Local Markets Nourish Families and Communities
Expanding access to fresh and local food is smart for people and the planet.
Congress Mulls Iran Nuclear Pact
The U.S. military-industrial complex plays a role as Congress considers rejecting the Iran nuclear agreement despite the potential cost of war.
Greece, Iran, and the Rules of the Game
From Athens to Tehran, powerful countries make the rules and break the rules. Everyone else just squeezes the best deal they can — for now, anyway.
Russia Opens Its Doors… To Asia
Asia may turn out to be more receptive to Russian business
A Slick Maneuver
The Iran deal could trigger an end to restrictions on U.S. crude oil exports.
When Children Hurt, Schools Can Help
Nobody should lose out on a good education because of a bad experience.
Second Chances Are as American as Baseball
Just as Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame, non-violent drug offenders belong at home with their families.
Victory of Diplomacy Over War in Iran Deal?
The Iran deal is “largely a win for those opposed to militarization,” says Phyllis Bennis
It’s Time to Rein in Wall Street Pay
Five years after Dodd-Frank, we’re still waiting for Wall Street pay reforms.
Iran Deal: Is Obama Channeling Nixon?
The nuclear deal with Iran, like Nixon’s opening to China in 1972, has the potential to be a geopolitical game changer — if it can get through Congress first.