Foreign Policy In Focus

Foreign Policy in Focus (FPIF) is a “Think Tank Without Walls” at the Institute for Policy Studies that connects the research and action of more than 800 scholars, advocates, and activists seeking to make the United States a more responsible global partner. FPIF provides timely analysis of US foreign policy and international affairs and recommends policy alternatives that emphasize diplomatic solutions, global cooperation, and grassroots participation. We are on the web at fpif.org.

America’s Homegrown Terror Threat—and Why We’re Doing Nothing to Fight It

America’s Homegrown Terror Threat—and Why We’re Doing Nothing to Fight It America’s Homegrown Terror Threat—and Why We’re Doing Nothing to Fight It

Plagued by poor infrastructure, climate denialism, unregulated fracking wells and nuclear waste sites, the United States is poised to topple itself with self-inflicted wounds.

Apr 8, 2014 / Emanuel Pastreich, John Feffer, and Foreign Policy In Focus

It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa

It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa

For years now, evangelical activists from the United States have been speaking out against homosexuality and cheering on antigay legislation all over Africa.

Apr 4, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

How Indigenous Communities in Honduras Are Resisting US-Backed Multinationals

How Indigenous Communities in Honduras Are Resisting US-Backed Multinationals How Indigenous Communities in Honduras Are Resisting US-Backed Multinationals

Rio Blanco is just one of many communuties that have been fighting destructive dam projects.

Apr 2, 2014 / Beverly Bell and Foreign Policy In Focus

Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret

Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret

An interview with Russ Bellant, author of Old Nazis, the New Right, and the Republican Party.

Mar 28, 2014 / Paul H. Rosenberg and Foreign Policy In Focus

How the Proposed US-EU Trade Agreement Screws Workers and Undermines Democracy

How the Proposed US-EU Trade Agreement Screws Workers and Undermines Democracy How the Proposed US-EU Trade Agreement Screws Workers and Undermines Democracy

The real goal of the TTIP is to weaken the power of citizens to defend themselves against corporate abuses.

Mar 24, 2014 / Andrew Erwin and Foreign Policy In Focus

A Precarious Victory in El Salvador

A Precarious Victory in El Salvador A Precarious Victory in El Salvador

Washington is threatening to withhold development aid unless El Salvador adopts economic policies that Salvadorans just voted against.

Mar 18, 2014 / Madeleine Conway and Foreign Policy In Focus

Disaster Militarism: Rethinking US Relief in the Asia-Pacific

Disaster Militarism: Rethinking US Relief in the Asia-Pacific Disaster Militarism: Rethinking US Relief in the Asia-Pacific

Disaster relief has increasingly become part of the justification for increased US troop deployments in the Asia-Pacific region.

Mar 14, 2014 / Annie Isabel Fukushima, Ayano Ginoza, Michiko Hase, Gwyn Kirk, Deborah Lee, Taeva Shefler, and Foreign Policy In Focus

Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

Back to Dark Days in Haiti? Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

The president of a country with no external threats, a history of military repression and an abundance of more pressing problems is rebuilding its once-banished military.

Mar 11, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

How to Win the Fight for Immigration Reform

How to Win the Fight for Immigration Reform How to Win the Fight for Immigration Reform

Change won’t come to America’s broken immigration system from policymakers. It will come from organizers.

Mar 10, 2014 / Oscar Chacon, Amy Shannon, and Foreign Policy In Focus

What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls?

What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls? What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls?

US officials claim the capture of Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is a major drug war victory. They're wrong.

Mar 7, 2014 / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus

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