Foreign Policy In Focus
AbOUT Foreign Policy In Focus
Foreign Policy In Focus1 (FPIF) is a project of the Institute for Policy Studies2 in Washington, DC. FPIF is a "Think Tank Without Walls" that brings together over 600 writers, scholars, academics, artists and activists to connect research and action on United States foreign policy.
FPIF was started in 1996 and has produced scores of articles, reports, policy briefs, outreach material, as well organized events and participated in numerous campaigns. The foundation of FPIF's work is rooted in believing that "U.S. security and world stability are best advanced through a commitment to peace, justice and environmental protection as well as economic, political, and social rights".
History
Foreign Policy In Focus started in 1996. It originated as a joint project between the Institute for Policy Studies and the Interhemispheric Resource Center based in Silver City, New Mexico. The first two co-directors were Tom Barry and Martha Honey. The first policy brief was written by Barry, entitled, "Protecting Human Rights". The first book that FPIF produced was entitled, "Global Focus: A New Foreign Policy Agenda 1997-1998"
Columnists
FRIDA Berrigan
Michael Klare
Zia Mian
Emira Woods
Conn Hallinan
Walden Bello
Laura Carlsen
Frequent Contributors
Stephen Zunes
Dahr Jamail
Phyllis Bennis
William D. Hartung
Patrick BOND
Mark Engler
Antonia Juhasz
Saul Landau
Jim Lobe
E. Ethelbert Miller
Gareth Porter
Ian Williams
Recent Publications
3 Just Security Report