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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Trump, Bolton in Tug of War for Command of Foreign Policy
The only upside to Bolton’s dangerous aggression toward Iran is that it may put him too far out in front of Trump.
The Rising Tide of the Populist Right
The rise of the populist right is like climate change — a profound transformation of the political landscape, not just a temporary oscillation in the political temperature.
The Alarming Rise of Civilian Deaths in the War On Terror
New reports show an escalation in civilian casualties from U.S. operations in Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia — and a pattern of U.S. denial about the scale of the problem.
Escalating Tensions in Gaza and Kushner’s Supposed “Deal of the Century”
Phyllis Bennis discusses the recent Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the real nature of Kushner’s supposed “Deal of the Century.”
The Global Game of Thrones
At a time of declining faith in democracy, the institution of royalty is looking surprisingly resilient.
A Green New Deal Needs to Fight US Militarism
We can’t heal the climate if our war machine keeps raining destruction, absorbing resources, and gobbling up fossil fuels all around the world. Here’s how to stop it.
As Long as Guantanamo Exists, Trump Has a Torture Chamber Ready To Use
The administration has discussed warehousing refugee children at the notorious prison.
A Farewell to Arms Control?
With Trump and Bolton at the helm, the international arms control regime is effectively dead. But could that spark a new movement for disarmament?
Who Is Breaking The Law At The Border?
At the Mexican border, US law is flagrantly disregarded by people who know they will never be punished.
Report: Extraction Casino
Extraction Casino Mining Companies Gambling with Latin American Livesand Sovereignty Through International Arbitration Manuel Perez Rocha | Jen Moore Introduction: This report exposes 38 cases of mining companies that have been filing dozens of multi-million dollar...
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