What next for the Lebanese Revolution?
In this recent talk by Fightback, the Canadian section of the IMT, comrade Adam Zeineddine discusses the way forward for the Lebanese revolution.
International
USA: The Portland protests and Trump’s “Gestapo”
President Trump has attempted to whip up panic around the Black Lives Matter protests, in order to portray himself as the ‘law and order’ candidate in the upcoming elections. But this desperate move is a sign of weakness, not strength.
Lebanon’s revolution: an explosion of class anger
The explosion in Beirut last week has caused an explosion of rage and struggle, as the Lebanese masses take to the streets once again. We say: trust nobody but your own forces! Workers of Lebanon, overthrow the whole rotten system!
Lebanon: Beirut explosion rocks corrupt regime
A massive explosion caused untold destruction and bloodshed in the Lebanese capital yesterday. This tragedy was a disaster waiting to happen, and will provoke the anger of the masses against the corrupt clique at the top of society.
Pakistan: victory for IMT as Comrade Amin released
Comrade Amin – who was abducted on 14 July by the Rangers paramilitary organisation in Pakistan – has now been released. This was the direct result of an international campaign of solidarity from IMT comrades and sympathisers worldwide.
EU rescue deal: Crisis, cuts and class struggle
EU leaders have come to an agreement on a new rescue package for the ailing trading bloc. But this is a sign of mutual weakness, not solidarity; and the working class will be asked to foot the bill. Crisis and chaos continue to loom.
Lockdowns lift, but crisis continues: COVID-19 lays rotten system bare
All over the world, lockdowns are being lifted. Amidst the biggest economic and social crisis in living memory, the ruling class is pushing a “return to normality” – while preparing new attacks on the working class.
The Tories vs China: Huawei ban shows farce of British sovereignty
Caught in the clash between US and Chinese imperialism, the Tory government has confirmed plans to ban Huawei from 5G infrastructure. Far from displaying any post-Brexit strength, this reveals British capitalism’s weakness.
The present situation: No parallels in history
The pandemic has triggered an unprecedented crisis of capitalism. The ruling class has no solution for how to get out of this. Consciousness will be shaken and transformed by these events. We must prepare for world revolution.
US ruling class on the defensive as Black Lives Matter movement grows
The ruling class, under pressure from the enormous Black Lives Matter movement, have given minor concessions. However, nothing will fundamentally change until we do away with this rotten system and the state apparatus that maintains it.
Uprising shakes the USA: reaping the whirlwind
Alan Woods comments on the uprising in the USA, which was sparked by the police murder of George Floyd, and has become the catalyst for an explosion of anger by the downtrodden in America. What is the way forward?
US: what next as the whip of reaction fails to cow the masses?
A split is developing at the top of American society over how to deal with the mass movement, as Trump’s crackdown adds fuel to the fire. Workers in the USA cannot rely on either Trump or Biden – they must rely on their own strength.