We are about to be in for a long period of suffering in American and global politics at the hands of a deranged, reactionary president who will be up against little in the way of an opposition party.
Staring Into the Trumpian Abyss
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International
History Repeats Itself: First as Farce, Then as Tragedy
Why the Democrats Are Responsible for Donald Trump’s Return to Power.
The logic of imperialism’s ‘Maritime Great Game’ in the Southeast Asian Sea
A fresh inter-imperialist conflict is mounting in the form of a ‘Maritime Great Game’, and it is swiftly accelerating across the Southeast Asian Sea.
Hezbollah’s Dilemma
Hezbollah is now facing the dilemma of its dual loyalty, in a way that affects its vital interests. Part of its leaders are inclined to accept a ceasefire, along with a withdrawal north of the Litani River.
Crises in France
The formation of the New People’s Front (NFP) and the unexpected success of its electoral campaign have rekindled hope in France.
Minerals over life: the plight of the Congolese people
Many people do not realise that the conflict in Congo is a global issue.
Today’s hidden costs of critical minerals mining in DRC recalls Dag Hammarskjöld’s death in 1961
Dag Hammarskjöld’s fatal dedication to supporting Congolese sovereignty in the face of resistance from those threatened by the loss of control over the region’s resources finds a troubling parallel in the present-day conflicts in the eastern DRC.
What America’s labour resurgence can teach unions abroad
The idea that workers should organise other workers is hardly a new one.
Making sense of Venezuela’s presidential elections: “The working class does not have a candidate”
The Venezuelan government has reacted to the protests with increased authoritarianism and repression, utilizing the police, military, and armed civilian groups.