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The Spark of Revolutionary Youth

The Spark of Revolutionary Youth

Violet Forrie and Ray Goerke Youth have always been on the forefront of struggles for social change. Less burdened by …
Britain’s Political Map Redrawn

Britain’s Political Map Redrawn

New left party needed to halt Reform’s march to power It is now more than a year since Rishi Sunak …
The World Of Trump 2.0

The World Of Trump 2.0

Statement on World Perspectives by ISA’s International Political Committee The famous observation of Vladimir Lenin, that “there are decades when …

Canada


For Workers’ Sake, Regulate the Bloody Mining Industry!

For Workers’ Sake, Regulate the Bloody Mining Industry!

In 2014 a tailings pond collapsed in BC at the Mount Polley mine, spilling 25 billion litres of toxic sludge …
Canadian Election: Banker Wins, NDP Disaster

Canadian Election: Banker Wins, NDP Disaster

In a result that would have been unthinkable just four months ago, the Liberal Party of Canada has won its …
Socialist Victory in Vancouver

Socialist Victory in Vancouver

A socialist candidate came first with over 51 percent of all the votes in Vancouver’s recent byelection. This clearly shows …

Environment


The Sickness of Capitalists’ Climate Pledges

The Sickness of Capitalists’ Climate Pledges

The reality is big business and the capitalist class do not care about the environment. They only have one commitment: …
The Radical Roots of Earth Day

The Radical Roots of Earth Day

The 1970 Earth Day provides us valuable lessons for the fight against climate change today, including how mass movements of …

International


Labour’s Starmer Apes Far-Right

Labour’s Starmer Apes Far-Right

New Left Party Needed Now! The only answer from centrist politicians like Keir Starmer to rising support for the figures …
Syria: New Regime of Turmoil and Crisis

Syria: New Regime of Turmoil and Crisis

Turmoil and crises are deepening in Syria. Early March saw armed confrontations which left over 1,500 dead. The economy is …

History and Theory


Understanding China’s Authoritarian State Capitalism

Understanding China’s Authoritarian State Capitalism

Capitalism in China today is based on the sweatshop exploitation of massive cheap labour, the backbone of which is the …
Marx’s "Eighteenth Brumaire" Revisited In New Era of Strong Man Rule

Marx’s “Eighteenth Brumaire” Revisited In New Era of Strong Man Rule

“Strong man” rule is spreading in this period of capitalist nationalism and militarism. Orban in Hungary, Yoon in South Korea, …

News and Analysis


Socialist Hope in a Turbulent World

Socialist Hope in a Turbulent World

Events around the world look grim: the war in Ukraine continues, the genocidal war in Gaza is escalating, and Trump …
A New Balance of Power in the Middle East

A New Balance of Power in the Middle East

A Fragile Ceasefire and Trump The Middle East continues to be at the centre of world news, with dramatic events …