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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Understanding ISIS and U.S. Foreign Policy Since 9/11
Phyllis Bennis discusses the rise of ISIS and U.S. foreign policy since the September 11, 2001 attacks

After Iran, Is North Korea Next?
The Obama administration has concluded deals with Iran and Cuba. Will North Korea round out the trifecta?

Why Does Senator Schumer Oppose the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Author and analyst Phyllis Bennis discusses president Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal and the opposition to that deal.

The Housing Lottery’s Hand in Fate
Growing up in a diverse and wealthy neighborhood put me on the road to reach my potential.

The Drill Is Gone
GOP hopefuls are paying close attention to energy policy even if they’re mum about it.

Let’s Talk About Torture
Former CIA leaders are writing a book that will whitewash their crimes against humanity.

A U.S. Pay Ratio Disclosure Victory!
The federal Securities and Exchange Commission has just given Americans an official yardstick for measuring corporate CEO greed.

Black Ops for Peace
Like it or not, diplomacy is all about backroom deals.

Supporters of Diplomacy over War Must Speak Up
Lawmakers need to hear from their constituents who support the nuclear deal with Iran.

Coal, Oil, Gas: None Shall Pass
A growing movement across the Pacific Northwest is gumming up the fossil-fuel works.
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