We continue publishing here the latest analysis of the world situation by the International Marxist Tendency. In this third part, we look at the development of the situation in the “BRICs” – Brazil, Russia, India, and China – which were held up by many bourgeois commentators as being possible saviours of the world economy. Now, however, we see contradictions and tensions emerging in all of these countries.

We continue publishing here the latest analysis of the world situation by the International Marxist Tendency. In this second part, we look at the crisis in Europe, which is a particularly acute expression of the worldwide crisis of capitalism,  and which is creating enormous political and social tensions and contradictions across the whole continent.

The recent interview with actor/comedian Russell Brand on Newsnight with Jeremy Paxman, dubbed a call for revolution by many, quickly became a viral sensation. Brand’s indignation and discontent in the interview and the viral spread of the YouTube video is a clear indication that these are not merely the ramblings of an eccentric celebrity, but a sentiment that is shared by millions. Mark Rahman of Socialist Appeal USA looks at the recent spate of calls for revolution from celebrities.