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
Supporting Indonesia’s Military Bad Idea Second Time Around
Bush administration officials argue that the Indonesian army has reformed since the bad old days of two years ago and needs our help in its struggle against terrorism. They are wrong.
Bush’s Speech a Setback for Peace
President George W. Bush’s speech on Monday represents a setback for Middle East peace.
Venezuela’s Failed Coup, the U.S.’ Role, and the Future of Hugo Chávez
Chávez assumed the presidency of Venezuela in 1998 at the head of what he called a Bolivarian Revolution.
India Flirting With Disaster: Washington has a Moral Responsibility to Prevent War in South Asia
Why, all of a sudden, is India acting so belligerently and risking disaster?
Linking Textiles to Labor Standards: Prospects for Cambodia and Vietnam
Washington representative of the Fund for Reconciliation and Development, a nonprofit organization advocating for normal economic, cultural, educational, and diplomatic relations with Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Bush’s Nuclear Weapons Policy: Where the Rule of Law Doesn’t Matter
With recent developments in U.S. nuclear weapons policy, the Bush administration has set an agenda that flagrantly ignores international law.
Fallacies of U.S. Plans to Invade Iraq
In the event of a U.S. invasion of Iraq, a lack of regional support would have more than just political implications.
Nuke Truths — U.S. Helped Create South Asian Standoff
The United States’ actions speak louder than words for Indian and Pakistani leaders.
New Supplemental Bill Will Make the World Safe for Oil, But Not Safe for Us
Just like during the cold war, the millions of dollars slated for our new allies in the war on terrorism have more to do with promoting American geostrategic interests than with protecting U.S. territory from external threats.
Nuclear War in South Asia
There is reason to believe nuclear capability may make the chances of war worse in South Asia.