Articles
Monday, June 25, 2018
United States actions in the Middle East have made the world more dangerous. it is offering total support to Israel and has pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal. This has further emboldened Israel to pursue its aggressive policies in the region.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
2018 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx, whose incisive critique of capitalism laid bare its inherent flaws. The financial crash of 2008 demonstrated the truth of his theories and the need for working-class action to challenge the system. This appreciation of his life sets out the essentials of his theoretical writing and his practical political activity.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
An in depth analysis of the different regional and imperialist forces involved in the war in Syria. Although there are positive developments towards resolving the conflict there are vested interests which will not give up the objective of destroying Syria as a unitary Arab nationalist state. The US, Israel and Turkey play major roles in this and are ranged against the Syrian government, Russia and Iran. The conflict demonstrates that the US cannot effect regime change now as easily as it did in other countries in the region.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Israel's cold-blooded killing of unarmed protesters in Gaza has highlighted to the world the true nature of Israeli oppression of the Palestinians. Their resistance continues as does the international campaign for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Apartheid developed in south Africa along with vicious repression of the non-white population. During most of this time it was supported by western countries and at times the situation of the black majority seemed hopeless. However, apartheid was defeated by the struggles of the South African people and international pressure and campaigns for boycotts and sanctions. This offers hope to the Palestinians today that they can achieve freedom and justice.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Despite the challenges of being a small island with few natural resources, the US blockade and the collapse of support from the former socialist countries, Cuba has preserved the gains of the Revolution. It provides free universal healthcare, lifelong education and opportunities for all.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
A review of The Slaves of the Cool Mountains by Alan Winnington. Written in the late 1950s and based on his experience, Winnington describes the work of the Chinese Communists in winning over isolated peoples in remote areas of the country to socialism and the benefits that brought them.
Monday, March 26, 2018
We live in a very dangerous world dominated by neo-liberalism which fuels inequality, conflict and a drive to war. As well as making the lives of millions miserable there are growing tensions between rival imperial and aspiring imperial powers. Nearly 30 years since the end of the Soviet Union what kind of world is capitalism creating and how is being re-shaped? Despite its dominance, however, neo-liberalism has not won people to support its system. Forces from the left, the extreme right, religions and nationalists are gaining ground.