While crisis and recession are common under capitalism, the contours of global capitalism have changed dramatically since 2008. There’s a real danger that in this new era of imperialist conflict, things could spiral completely out of control. The old neoliberal globalized order is falling apart, but this doesn’t mean it’s being replaced with anything better. […]
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Trump’s is a policy of blind hubris and arrogance, which is bound to backfire to the detriment of US imperialism. Every day that goes by further underlines how much Donald Trump’s re-election has changed the world. His regime of personal “strong man” rule is ripping up the fabric of world relations, economics and politics, at […]
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8.8% of the votes and 30,000 new members — now, what way forward? In Sunday’s Federal elections (February 23), the Left Party entered powerfully into the Bundestag (German national parliament), after being at 3% in the polls just two months ago. It has become a party of big cities, young people and women. It is […]
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A dramatic turning point in historic inter-imperialist conflict Most people will remember that Donald Trump spent 2024 promising to end the war in Ukraine within “24 hours” of taking office, at times going further with the claim that he would end the fighting “before I even become president”. After almost four weeks in power (at […]
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“Strong man” rule is spreading in this period of capitalist nationalism and militarism. Orban in Hungary, Yoon in South Korea, Erdogan in Turkey and now of course, above all Donald Trump wield state power in their own interests, undermining and directly jettisoning “democratic” norms, without consultation with parties or parliament. France from 1848 to 1852, […]
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Merz Hands AfD a Gasoline Can Conservative CDU, supported by votes from the extreme right, to shut down Germany’s borders for refugees Incited by Trump’s brutal rhetoric and actions, the CDU’s candidate for Chancellor, Merz, announced in the beginning of January that he will close the borders from the first day of his chancellorship. In […]
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The war in Ukraine has not received as much attention in the capitalist media in the West as it did previously. In one sense, this is understandable given developments in the Middle East. This includes the horrific genocidal war unleashed by the Israeli state in Gaza and the escalating conflict in the region, with Israeli […]
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Matt Hirst is a member of Socialist Alternative (England, Wales and Scotland). Last night, after planned far right riots had been circulating on social media, tens of thousands of anti-racists in England and the north of Ireland came out to oppose them. The mood was determined but positive, with a clear stance taken by all […]
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Germany’s Defense Minister Pistorius gets serious about “war readiness.” Claus Ludwig, SAV, Germany Pressure is to be exerted on young people to increase the size of the German army (Bundeswehr). From 2025, 18-year-old males are to be obliged to complete a “questionnaire”. The “Ministry of Defense ‘’ writes in its FAQ: “Will there be sanctions […]
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But Starmer’s Labour will disappoint — Build working class struggle and a New Left Party The working class in England, Scotland and Wales have just wiped the floor with the Tories. With votes still being counted, they are headed for an historic defeat, and Labour is headed for one of the biggest majorities in more […]
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