Here we publish an excerpt from 'Colossus: The Rise and Decline of US Imperialism', a new title by John Peterson, a leading RCI member in the USA. The book covers Lenin’s analysis of imperialist war, plus the rise and relative decline of US imperialism.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's new chainsaw-wielding Department of Government Efficiency has made quick work of slashing state spending. But cuts to USAID, a key part of US imperialism's 'soft power' strategy, have provoked splits within the ruling class.

Back in the 1960s, Harold Wilson’s Labour government supported American imperialism’s bloody invasion of Vietnam. Today, Starmer’s government is even more subservient to Washington. We need a clean break with reformist betrayals!

In recent weeks, several regions of the Revolutionary Communist Party have organised cadre schools, to train leading members in the Marxist method. Raising the political level of the party is the key to connecting with Britain’s revolutionary youth.

The Labour Party was originally formed as a working class party. But since it first came to power over a century ago, its leaders have ruled on behalf of the capitalists. In this article, James Kilby explains how this happened, and the lessons for today.

US President Donald Trump has proposed the forced expulsion of two million Palestinians from their land. This is nothing short of another Nakba. But this crude plan can only pour petrol on the flames of a volatile situation in the region and worldwide.