Euro crisis gets political
The crisis in the eurozone has moved from the economic plane to the political plane – and back again. Europe is stuck in a “doom loop”.
International
Trump’s war on globalisation
Trump’s threat to ignite a trade war with the rest of the world is a reflection of global capitalism’s impasse, not its cause.
Spain: Rajoy ousted – defeat his policies through mass struggle
The already unstable political situation in Spain has taken another dramatic turn, with right-wing Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy forced to step down after losing a vote of no confidence.
Ireland abortion referendum: a mighty blow against the Catholic Church
The massive vote to repeal the 8th amendment and introduce abortion rights marks another major turning point for all progressive forces in Ireland.
Repeal the 8th! – Irish abortion referendum rattles the establishment
Voters in Ireland will have a chance on Friday to hit back against a key pillar of establishment.
Venezuela: Maduro wins presidential election – what next?
Despite imperialist meddling, workers, peasants, and the poor in Venezuela turned out to re-elect Nicolas Maduro as president. But the country’s crisis is far from resolved.
US-China trade dispute: Trump’s recklessness deepens instability
The serious representatives of capitalism are petrified that the ongoing trade dispute between China and America could erupt into a full-blown economic war.
Venezuelan presidential elections: between imperialist aggression and economic crisis
Neither the opposition nor the Maduro bureaucracy offers a way forward for Venezuela. The chavista movement needs a genuine revolutionary leadership.
Imperialists celebrate 70 years of Israel with a bloodbath
The brutal murder of Palestinian protestors this week is another horrific reminder of the oppression facing the people of Gaza.
Trump scraps Iran deal and declares economic war
In withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, the US President has added fuel to an already blazing fire in the Middle East.
North Korea breaks out of diplomatic isolation
As Trump announces US withdrawal from one nuclear deal, he is attempting to claim credit for another.
2018 – a year of capitalist crisis (part three)
All that was solid has melted into air. The ground is being prepared for a revolutionary overthrow of the old order.