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Saul Landau

Happy 50th Anniversary, IPS!

For half a century, the Institute for Policy Studies has been an invaluable font of progressive ideas and action. We look forward to the next half-century.
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A diplomatic solution is possible.
Posted Sep 11 2013 - 3:41pm
Syrians fleeing the fighting at home have found themselves targeted amid Egypt’s political upheaval.
Posted Sep 11 2013 - 3:37pm
After Mexico City liberalized its abortion law, a fierce backlash followed. Is its striking resemblance to the US “pro-life” movement a coincidence?  
Posted Aug 28 2013 - 4:10pm

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Rafael Correa

President Rafael Correa tried to save the world’s most biodiverse forest, the Yasuni National Park—but rich nations ignored his offer.

Political prisoner amnesy

Despite public assurances to address arbitrary detention, the government is still placing activists under arrest.

In Egypt, as well as in the West, outrage over rampant sexual assault has too often been about political agendas rather than concern for the actual victims.

Guatemala

The Constitutional Court may have vacated Efraín Ríos Montt’s conviction, but the struggle for justice will continue. And nothing can annul the survivors’ testimony and courage.

Graffiti in Asunción (Natalia Viana)

President Fernando Lugo's ouster was called a coup in South America. But the US didn't blink.

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