From Paris to Istanbul, More ‘War on Terror’ Means More Terrorist Attacks
As ISIS loses territory, it returns to mass-casualty attacks against civilians. That’s why military-first approaches to terrorism are doomed to failure.
Paris Agreement – Diplomatic Success, Planetary Disaster
IPS climate expert Janet Redman on why the Paris climate agreement is nothing to celebrate.
COP21 and the carbon market menace
There is a diplomatic silence over carbon trading at COP21, but a Paris climate agreement could offer a lifeline to carbon ‘offsetting’ schemes, while new rules could help build a global carbon market.
Climate Protesters Defy State of Emergency in Paris
IPS’s Janet Redman reports from Paris on the challenges presented to world leaders by COP21
U.S. NGO letter to President Obama on Climate Negotiations in Paris
A letter from environmental, social justice, faith, consumer and partner organizations.
The Push For Ground War Grows Louder in Washington. Would It Help?
French fighter jets joined coalition strikes against ISIS for the third time in two days, but some in Washington want to see troops on the ground.