The dramatic events in Ukraine have led to the fall of Yanukovych. But in reality this is not the end of the drama but only the possible end of its second act. Power has fallen into the hands of the opposition like an overripe apple falling from a tree. The question is: what will they do with it?

For the last two weeks there has been a violent campaign of rioting on the part of a small number of opposition supporters in Venezuela. They have blockaded streets and avenues in an attempt to force the removal of President Maduro. What is the meaning of these actions and how should they be confronted?

We publish here the fifth and final part of the International Marxist Tendency’s draft document on the perspectives for the world revolution. In this final section, the analysis focusses on the growing inequality in society and the radicalising effect this is having in society, particularly amongst the youth. This has revolutionary implications on a global scale.