Tomorrow marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain. The writings of English revolutionary democrat Thomas Paine were instrumental in this revolutionary struggle. His radical ideas form part of our communist heritage, writes Rob Sewell.
The 2026 FIFA world cup is arguably the most politicised ever. From denials of staff and fans at immigration, insane ticket prices, to the criminal actions against the Iranian football team; all prove how sport cannot escape the whirlwinds of the world crisis of capitalism.
Is the United States government controlled by Israel? Does the Zionist lobby pull the strings? Ben Curry explores the strange relationship between the two countries which, far from a conspiracy, has a much simpler explanation.
Little was achieved at the ‘G2’ summit between China and America this month. It left an impression of an unmoved Chinese leadership receiving a petitioner desperate for help. But while both giants inhabit a world capitalist system mired in crisis, anything could destabilise the relations between them.
“A lot of people are going to understand,” Chamel Abdulkarim reportedly said just moments after burning down the 1.2 million square foot warehouse where he worked. He wasn’t wrong. His sentiment resonates deeply among workers far and wide.
Donald Trump’s war on Iran, nicknamed ‘Operation Epstein Fury’, has truly blown up in his face. He is reduced to thrashing around in desperation, from threats to absurd declarations of victory, back to threats. The mask of the American Empire has fallen.
As we enter week five of the US-Israeli war on Iran, things are not going as planned for Donald Trump. The US are now stuck and face a position where there are no good options. This enormous blunder will have widespread ramifications long after the war ends.
Today, we are witnessing the relative decline of US imperialism. This crucial subject is outlined in John Peterson’s fantastic book ‘Colossus: The Rise and Decline of US Imperialism’. Here, we reproduce extracts from the book alongside a review from a reader.
We are in the second week of the US-Israeli war on Iran, but things are not going as planned. Trump’s reckless actions are spiralling out of control and could become the undoing of his Presidency. Communists are clear: Hands off Iran! Down with US-Israel imperialism!
The United States and Israel have launched war on Iran which threatens to spiral out of control. The blame for this is entirely upon American imperialism and its allies. Communists are clear: Hands Off Iran – Down with western imperialism.
Sir Keir Starmer thought he had a deal worked out to give the Chagos Islands ‘back’, in the interests of British and US imperialism. Donald Trump however had other ideas. Starmer faces humiliation, and the whole fiasco reveals where Britain really stands in the world.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show has dominated the headlines this week, with its defiant celebration of Latin American culture against a backdrop of Trump’s imperialist provocations across the Americas. But not everyone is happy with this subversive musical performance.