American Empire: From Obama to Trump

American Empire: From Obama to Trump

This conference will unpack how international political patterns have changed in the transition from Obama to the current president and whether or not Donald Trump is a passing phenomenon or a harbinger of a more permanent shift in global politics.

Film: National Bird

Film: National Bird

IPS will lead the Indie Lens Pop-Up Film and community conversation about the U.S. military drone program, its impact, and the Whistleblowers who expose it.

Challenging Trumpism, Wars and Militarism

Challenging Trumpism, Wars and Militarism

After the Inauguration join IPSers Phyllis Bennis and John Feffer: rest your feet, feed your head, and stoke your fire at this free conference at American University’s Kay Spiritual Life Center!

Climate Change and the Future of National Security

Climate Change and the Future of National Security

Miriam Pemberton, Director of IPS’s Peace Economy Transitions Project, will be a featured panelist in a talk hosted by American University’s Global Environmental Politics Program and US Foreign Policy and National Security Program.

Where Do We Go From Here

Where Do We Go From Here

IPS’s Phyllis Bennis joins a line up of special guests for an inter-generational teach-In on the triple evils of militarism, economic exploitation, racism.

Demystifying  Syria

Demystifying Syria

Come hear IPS’ Phyllis Bennis featured in a forum with other Middle East experts, telling the real story behind ISIS.