What next for the war in Ukraine?
In September 2022, Hamid Alizadeh and Jorge Martin discussed the main developments in the Ukraine war, and where the conflict is going.
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Italian elections: Why did the right wing win? And what does it prepare?
Italy has a new reactionary government in power, following elections on Sunday. This will mean further vicious attacks on workers and the oppressed. Explosive class struggles lie ahead – on the industrial front, and on the streets.
Russia: Putin declares partial mobilisation
Responding to recent advances by western-backed Ukrainian forces, Vladimir Putin this week announced plans to mobilise additional military manpower for Russia’s war effort. The big imperialist powers are raising the stakes on both sides.
Italy: Electoral swamp and the coming class struggle
This Sunday sees the latest national elections in Italy. The result is likely to return a right-wing coalition. This will mean further attacks on workers and the oppressed – and further strikes and explosive struggles, as the masses mobilise.
The implications of Russia’s defeat in the Kharkiv front
Over the last week, Ukrainian forces have made significant advances on the Kharkiv front, forcing the Russians into a disorganised retreat. Where did this surprise counteroffensive come from? And what is its significance for the war overall?
Pakistan: Masses devastated by floods while rulers loot and plunder
Huge floods and heavy rains have wreaked havoc on Pakistan recently, causing destruction and ruin across the country. But whilst millions drown and starve, the ruling class continues to enrich themselves. Only revolution can end this misery.
Sri Lanka: Lessons from the struggle
The masses in Sri Lanka overthrew their hated president Gota Rajapaska in July, but left the capitalist state intact. The regime is now responding with a wave of repression. Experience is teaching that the only way forward is to overthrow capitalism.
German energy crisis: Workers told they must “freeze for freedom”
Germany is facing a crisis of catastrophic proportions this winter, if supplies of Russian gas remain restricted. This would have profound social and political consequences, which could spread worldwide. Class struggle is on the order of the day.
Inflammable material is amassing everywhere
Across the world, immense anger is building amongst the masses, as the crisis of capitalism deepens, creating impoverishment and hunger. In one country after another, this fury is exploding to the surface. The situation is ripe for revolution.
Venezuelan gold heist: British imperialism turns to piracy
In another stinking display of hypocrisy, British imperialism is meddling in the political affairs of another sovereign country, refusing the Maduro government access to Venezuelan gold stored in the Bank of England. We say: Hands off Venezuela!
Pelosi recklessly provokes China with Taiwan visit
Pursuing the narrow interests of US imperialism, Nancy Pelosi has made a provocative trip to Taiwan, leading to further sabre-rattling with China. Only socialist revolution can end the instability and heightening tensions in world relations.
The world in 2022: The gathering storm
Social explosions are breaking out in one country after another, as the crisis of capitalism deepens. Alan Woods examines the underlying processes playing out across the world – and the revolutionary implications of these titanic events.