Socialism or barbarism: The German Revolution 1918-1923
In part two of our series on the lessons of the Communist International, Lubna Badi outlines the events of the German Revolution of 1918-1923 and draws out the lessons for communists today.
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British Armed Forces: Outmanned, outgunned, and unaffordable
The 2023 Defence Command Paper promised a root-and-branch transformation of the British Armed Forces. Instead, it provides further proof that the British military is in a state of terminal decline, along with the rest of the crumbling establishment.
The Korean War at 70: Imperialism’s legacy of bloodshed and division
Today marks 70 years since the truce that brought a stop to the Korean War and divided the peninsula. Events surrounding the conflict revealed both the brutality and cynicism of US imperialism, and the crimes of Stalinism, leaving a historic scar.
From Marx to Trotsky: The history of the Communist International
To kick off our six-part series on the lessons of the Communist International, Fiona Lali outlines the rich history of Marxist internationalism, stretching from Marx and Engels’ efforts to build the First International, through to Trotsky’s Fourth International.
130 years of Mayakovsky: Art, communism, and revolution
Today marks 130 years since the birth of Vladimir Mayakovsky, the Russian artist and poet, whose works have been a consistent source of inspiration for communists. We look back at the life, ideas, and contributions of this revolutionary artist.
The Spanish Civil War and the crimes of Stalinism
The Spanish Civil War began on this date in 1936 with the beginning of the coup by General Franco. The fascist forces could have been defeated, with the working class rising up and fighting back. But their heroism was betrayed by the Stalinists.
Class struggle and the state – New ‘In Defence of Marxism’ out soon!
We publish here the editorial by Alan Woods from the latest issue of the International Marxist Tendency’s quarterly theoretical journal, ‘In Defence of Marxism’. Subscribe today to get your copy of this vital weapon of Marxist theory.
Cromwell’s Commonwealth: Building the kingdom of the bourgeoisieÂ
370 years ago today, on the back of the English Revolution and the abolition of the monarchy, the short-lived Barebones Parliament was established. Nye Shaw examines the role played by Oliver Cromwell in overthrowing the old feudal order.
2023: Another global recession is coming
Contradictions are mounting for capitalism. The system is being thrown from one crisis to the next. Inflation, debt, and financial instability all threaten the world economy. A new slump looms. The only way out of this impasse is through revolution.
Strikes and industrial militancy in the 1970s
As the working class flexes its muscles on the industrial front today, many have drawn comparisons with the 1970s. In this episode of Marxist Voice, Ben Gliniecki draws the lessons from the successes and failures of this decade of struggle.
Windrush at 75: A monument to the hypocrisy of British imperialism
Today marks the 75th anniversary of when HMT Empire Windrush landed on Britain’s shores, marking the beginning of the postwar wave of immigration from across the Commonwealth. Then, as now, the ruling class whipped up racism against migrants.
Capitalism’s debt crisis: Expropriate the billionaires!
Countries, businesses, and households across the world are drowning in debt. As interest rates rise, the danger of default looms. To avoid a catastrophe, calls for debt cancellation are not enough. Instead, we must fight for revolution.