Donald Trump and the hypocrisy of the liberals
Trump’s UK visit this week will draw thousands onto the streets in opposition to his disgusting policies. But many of these are just a crude continuation of his liberal predecessors.
International
Donald Trump and the world
Across the world, the US President is pouring oil upon an already-raging fire. His arrogant, egotistical behaviour reflects the greed and madness of the capitalist system that has produced him.
Mexico: AMLO vote marks new period of class struggle
The victory for Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his MORENA party in the recent Mexican elections is a huge blow against the ruling class and imperialism.
USA: Left-wing underdog beats Democratic machine
The massive victory for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the recent Democratic primary in New York has raised the hopes of many socialists in America. But can the Left really take over the Democratic Party?
Italian crisis threatens to engulf Europe
An extremely unstable government has been cobbled together in Italy. But this could fall apart and sink at any point, threatening to pull the rest of Europe down with it.
Trump’s wrecking ball to the world order
The US President’s explosive strategy in terms of foreign policy is a reflection of – and a contributing factor towards – the collapse of the existing global status quo.
The migrant crisis and Fortress Europe
Joan Claravall from Spain looks at the horrific crisis facing those who are fleeing to Europe from war and poverty. But European leaders are all trying to pass the buck.
Trump and China: a trade war the bourgeois can get behind
Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese goods threaten to escalate and destabilise an already fragile situation.
The ugly face of the beautiful game
The world’s most popular sport has been corrupted by money and profit-seeking. We need to kick capitalism out of football.
Venezuela after the elections: the crisis deepens
The situation facing the masses in Venezuela has continued to decline following the re-election of Nicolas Maduro last month. A revolutionary way forward is urgently required.
Kim and Trump hold talks to agree more talks
As expected, the ‘historic’ meeting between the US President and North Korean leader was, in the end, mainly for the cameras and the press.
G7 summit ends in chaos
Trump is acting as a wrecking ball to the established world order. But his destructive impact is only possible because global structures have already been greatly weakened by the crisis of capitalism.