Death and Living in the Face of Empire
Julian Aguon’s ‘The Properties of Perpetual Light’ is a thoughtful meditation on how, to understand problems at the center of a colonial society, we have to look at the margins.
America Hacks Itself
The Cold War has already turned hot — on the Internet.
Withdrawing U.S. Troops From Afghanistan Is Only a Start. We Have to End the Air War Too.
The war is a failure. Continuing to wage it will only result in further devastation.
Trump Wants to Give 62 cents of Every Dollar to the Military — That’s Immoral
A budget shows our values more clearly than any tweet, campaign speech, or political slogan.
The Psychology of the Wall
Walls are cropping up all over the world. But as with guns, the sense of safety and security that comes from a wall is almost entirely illusory.
Is the Longest US War Finally Ending?
Rumors swirl of a ceasefire in Afghanistan, but key sectors of Afghan society are excluded from the talks.
Despite Trump’s Tweets, the U.S. Military Role in Syria Is Not Actually Ending
Trump’s announcement contradicts statements made by senior officials in his administration. While they sort out their differences, U.S. warplanes and drones will continue to devastate Syria.
Something We Can Agree On: Close Some Overseas Bases
A group of national security experts from left, right, and center says cutting some of America’s 800 far-flung outposts will save money and make us safer.
The U.S. Isn’t Just Backing the Yemen War—It’s Helping Trap Those Forced to Flee
How the United States is helping Oman militarize its border with Yemen.
Burning Issues: Is Our Military Big Enough?
IPS defense expert Miriam Pemberton explains that the United States military remains the most powerful on earth by far in this segment of Campaign for America’s Future “Burning Issues” video series.
‘No Wars for the Billionaire Class’: A look at a possible Sanders foreign policy
Sanders’ theme of addressing economic inequality could carry into his foreign policy
Grounds for Doubt
Can the Pentagon still realistically maintain its ‘no boots on the ground’ stance in Iraq given that an American soldier has been killed in action there?
The Real Meaning of ‘Collateral Damage’
U.S. bombs hit a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Afghanistan, leaving at least 22 dead.
Don’t Go Back to Iraq!
Five steps the U.S. can take in Iraq without going back to war.
Syria: Crisis & Response
Join IPS Fellow Phyllis Bennis and other subject matter experts for a discussion about what course of action would be best for the U.S. regarding the current conflict in Syria.