Economic liberation is essential to begin addressing South Africa’s social crisis.
The state of the nation’s economy
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Iran
A crisis everywhere, shared unequally: the war on Iran and the world’s oil shock
The war in Iran is causing suffering worldwide, especially in the most vulnerable regions.
The US and Israeli war with Iran: what approach is needed for a principled socialist Left?
The Iranian regime has used its rhetoric against US imperialism and Israel to suppress progressive opposition in the countries where it has influence.
What is Trump’s objective in Iran?
Donald Trump’s approach to Iran falls within the framework of the strategy he successfully implemented in Venezuela.
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.
ISRAELI STRATEGY IN PALESTINE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
Interview with Gilbert Achcar Amandla!: The scale of Israel’s attack on Gaza is unprecedented. Do you see this largely as an act of vengeance or does it have a strategic purpose? Gilbert Achcar: Of course, one dimension of it resembles an act of vengeance. But it is...
Palestine and Beyond: the Current Political Moment in the Middle East
An Exclusive Amandla! Interview with Gilbert Achcar A!: What impact has the conflict in Israel/Palestine had generally on the political situation in the Middle East? GA: Basically it's a further factor in radicalising the populations in the Arab world. You have...
Interview with Gilbert Achcar by Brian Ashley, August 2014
Amandla!: What in your view are the factors that gave rise to the latest assault on Gaza and why did it happen at this time? Why has it taken such an exceptionally brutal form? Gilbert Achcar: The real qualitative escalation in brutality goes along with the drift of...
Can the Kurds emerge from the political wilderness?
Kurdish Human Rights Action Group, South Africa Amidst political turmoil in the Middle East, the fledgling peace process aimed at resolving the Kurdish question in Turkey remains on the agenda. A process has begun in Turkey which has the potential to find solutions to...