Will the Oil Market Drown in Its Own Supply?
The Iranian gusher means prices won’t rebound anytime soon.
Who Benefits From Lifting Nuclear-Based Sanctions on Iran? The Iranian People.
Lifting of sanctions will be most significant for the Iranian people as Iran reintegrates into the world economy.
IPS Statement on the Release of Jason Rezaian and Other Detainees
Statement from Phyllis Bennis, IPS’s Middle East expert
The US-Iran Prisoner Swap Proves Diplomacy Works
But we must not take the survival of the nuclear deal for granted, because it still has many powerful opponents.
Mitch McConnell’s War on Iran — and Boeing?
The only people who get hurt if Congress slaps new trade sanctions on Iran are U.S. aviation companies.
As Iran Deal Approaches Approval, What Comes Next Remains Vital
Winning the fight to protect the deal in Congress was a huge victory for diplomacy over war. But there’s still much work to be done.
Seventy National Organizations Implore Congress to Support Iran Agreement
Open Letter Urges Congress to Take Path of Diplomacy, Not War
After Iran, Is North Korea Next?
The Obama administration has concluded deals with Iran and Cuba. Will North Korea round out the trifecta?
Why Does Senator Schumer Oppose the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Author and analyst Phyllis Bennis discusses president Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal and the opposition to that deal.
Supporters of Diplomacy over War Must Speak Up
Lawmakers need to hear from their constituents who support the nuclear deal with Iran.
Israel’s Nuclear Weapons a Major Factor in Mideast Arms Race
Despite the focus on Iran, Israel is the only country in the Middle East that has a nuclear weapons arsenal.
The Kurdish Elephant
In their latest deal to fight ISIS, Washington and Turkey are treating the Middle East’s largest stateless minority like pawns. That’s a huge mistake.
Congress Mulls Iran Nuclear Pact
The U.S. military-industrial complex plays a role as Congress considers rejecting the Iran nuclear agreement despite the potential cost of war.
A Slick Maneuver
The Iran deal could trigger an end to restrictions on U.S. crude oil exports.
Victory of Diplomacy Over War in Iran Deal?
The Iran deal is “largely a win for those opposed to militarization,” says Phyllis Bennis