2018 – a year of capitalist crisis (part two)
The crisis of European capitalism now expresses itself as an acute crisis of the establishment, with political instability and a collapse of the centre ground seen across the continent.
International
International solidarity campaign makes its mark – keep up the pressure!
The campaign against the abduction of our IMT comrades in Pakistan has had an impact. But we must keep fighting to help those still detained.
Release abducted Pakistani socialists!
We call on all our readers to show solidarity with comrades in Pakistan and help campaign against the abduction of seven leading activists by the state.
Pakistan: Six IMT comrades abducted by the army
We call on all our readers to protest against the abduction of six IMT comrades in Pakistan by the army.
2018 – a year of capitalist crisis (part one)
A decade on since the financial crisis, the world situation is characterised by instability at every level. How do we make sense of this chaos?
Massacre on Gaza border shows brutality of Israeli ruling class
To fight the barbarism imposed on the people of Gaza, a united struggle of Palestinian and Israeli workers and youth against the Israeli ruling class is needed.
Military strikes on Syria: what do they signify?
The weekend’s airstrikes are a cynical distraction from the problems facing Trump, May, and Macron back home.
France: the railway strike and ‘convergence of struggles’
Macron’s offensive has galvanised workers and students across France. Now the action needs to step up a gear.
Spanish regime stumbles in bid to repress Catalonia
The Spanish state has stepped up its attempts to repress the movement for independence in Catalonia. But they have faced unexpected obstacles – from the courts and from the masses.
Venezuela: build a revolutionary alternative to threats and concessions
We publish here an editorial statement from Lucha de Clases – the IMT in Venezuela – about the latest moves by US imperialism and the need for a revolutionary alternative to the Maduro bureaucracy.
World trade: Trump sets his eyes on China
Donald Trump has taken another step on the path towards a trade war, announcing large tariffs on Chinese goods. The US President’s latest measures reflect the fears amongst the American capitalists towards Chinese competition.
20 years on: The Good Friday Agreement is dead
The Good Friday Agreement was signed two decades ago, ending years of sectarian violence. But now the treaty is being trampled under foot by the narrow interests of cynical politicians on all sides.