• Facebook
  • Twitter
  • For Press
  • Contact
  • DONATE NOW
Institute for Policy Studies
  • Our Work
    • Issue Areas
      • Economic Justice
      • Racial & Gender Justice
      • Climate Justice
      • Peace & Foreign Policy
      • Leadership Programs
    • Reports
    • Resources
  • Experts
  • Events
    • IPS Events
    • Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards
  • About
    • Our History
    • Who We Are
    • Our Financials
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
    • For Press
  • Support IPS
    • Donate Now
    • Where to Give
    • Your Legacy Gift to IPS
Select Page

How Obama Took Foreign Policy Forward — And Back

Jan 19, 2017

When it came to race, climate, or diplomacy, Obama was like a visitor from the future. On trade and intervention, however, he was often stuck in the past.

Russia is Withdrawing from Syria — and the U.S. Should Follow Suit

Russia is Withdrawing from Syria — and the U.S. Should Follow Suit

Mar 14, 2016

For too long Moscow and Washington have tried to out-muscle each other by escalating the Syrian war. Now, for once, they’ve got a chance to escalate their efforts to end it.

Is Putin Really as Foolish as We Are?

Is Putin Really as Foolish as We Are?

Oct 16, 2015

Putin’s attempt at “shock and awe” in Syria has all the hallmarks of failed U.S. interventions of the past

The Problem with Young Dictators

The Problem with Young Dictators

May 20, 2015

Bashar al-Assad is not going to age out of office any time soon.

Syria and the Monarchs: A Perfect Storm

Syria and the Monarchs: A Perfect Storm

Jun 25, 2013

Obama’s decision to arm the Syrian rebels will likely escalate the conflict and torpedo any possibility for a political solution.

On the Brink of Another War

On the Brink of Another War

Jun 20, 2013

Let’s resist the temptation to intervene in Syria. This time, let’s say ‘lesson learned.’

Has Intervention by the United States Become, by Definition, a Mistake?

Has Intervention by the United States Become, by Definition, a Mistake?

Jun 14, 2013

Is reflexive resistance to intervention in Syria the right reaction by progressives?

Take Syria Seriously–And Stay Out

Take Syria Seriously–And Stay Out

May 23, 2013

Why start another body count in a Middle East conflict with no direct relationship to U.S. security?

© 2021 Institute for Policy Studies
1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 | 202-234-9382

Charity Navigator four star charity badge