imperialism and war
Imperialism is the epoch of finance capital and monopolies, which introduce everywhere the striving for domination, not for freedom.
- Vladimir Lenin
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Assad falls, Islamists take over Syria
The Syrian regime has collapsed. The resulting power vacuum is being filled by local militias and warlords, backed by various imperialist powers seeking to redivide the country and the region. The Syrian masses can only rely on their own strength.
First among robbers: Britain’s role in the Scramble for Africa
On this day 140 years ago, the European powers gathered at the Berlin Conference carved up the African continent. This article from the RCP’s new booklet ‘The Crimes of British Imperialism’ lays bare the bloody role played by British capitalism.
New booklet: ‘The Crimes of British Imperialism’
We are proud to announce the release of a new booklet, ‘The Crimes of British Imperialism’’. We publish here the introduction, which explains how British imperialism went from being an empire that ruled the waves, to its role today.