Profits vs peace: War and imperialism
In this discussion, Josh Holroyd discusses how war and imperialism are the product of a capitalist system!.
Imperialism and war
Arms to Ukraine? To those abusing Trotsky’s words: “Learn to think!”
Some ‘lefts’ have thrown their weight behind western imperialism, joining the chauvinistic chorus which demands that more weapons be sent to support Ukraine. Scandalously, these muddleheads justify their position by quoting Trotsky.
Imperialism and war | What did Lenin really stand for?
Daniel Morley outlines what imperialism is, how it emerged, and how revolutionaries must approach inter-imperialist conflicts.
The fall of Afghanistan: 20 years of imperialist meddling
Jorge Martin discusses the revolutionary history of Afghanistan, and how we can fight against imperialist aggression.
Reformism to warmongering: A slippery slope
Self-proclaimed ‘Marxist’ Paul Mason provides a stark case study in where the left ends up if it abandons an independent class position. Instead of this apologism for western imperialism, we must aim our fire at our own jingoistic ruling class.
War, diplomacy, and the class question
As ever, the outbreak of war has led to all manner of hypocrisy and propaganda from the agents of imperialism. Marxists must cut through this fog, and point out the real class interests at play. To end the horrors of war, we must end capitalism.
NATO, Russia, and the conflict in Ukraine
Jorge Martin explains the nature of the conflict in Ukraine, and why Marxists must stand for an independent class position.
Will there be a Third World War?
Ben Gliniecki outlines the possibility of a Third World War in our current day.
Comic Relief and the limits of charity
At best, humanitarian fundraisers are a sticking plaster over a festering wound. At worst, they are an active distraction from the real reasons behind global inequality and the need to radically transform society.
The Marxist position on immigration
The issue of immigration has been central to the Brexit debate. Unfortunately, some on the left have pandered to anti-immigration sentiments. Marxists must call for workers’ unity, organisation, and internationalism.
Will there be a Third World War?
One hundred years ago Europe was in the middle of a bloody world war. With tensions rising in the Middle East, the Korean peninsula, and the South China Sea – and given whose fingers are on red buttons all over the world – should we be worried about the possibility of a similar situation today?
Trotsky on the “United States of Europe”
We publish here two pieces written by Leon Trotsky – in 1917 and 1923 respectively – on the question of the “United States of Europe”. As Trotsky stresses, the only way forward for the working class of Europe is along the lines of a European-wide socialist revolution. As the capitalist European project unravels today, Trotsky’s analysis remains as relevant as ever.