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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Per Olsson is a member of Socialistiskt Alternativ (ISA in Sweden) The EU elections disaster of the ruling party, President Macron’s Renaissance Party, has led to the calling of new general elections in France, with the first round to be held on 30 June and the second round on 7 July. It is the EU […]
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Per-Åke Westerlund is a member of the ISA International Executive Following seven months of a Russian military offensive which has made limited advances, and almost 2.5 years of all-out war, the inter-imperialist character of the conflict in Ukraine is deepening, as is the risk of escalation. US and Western imperialism are reinforcing their commitments on […]
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We need a new party! British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, drenched in rain outside Number 10, announced the General Election for July 4. Everyone — Sunak included — knows he is finished. Recent polls have placed Labour on a poll lead of up to 25%. It is quite likely that, knowing his ratings could sink […]
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International Workers’ Day greetings from ISA Opposition to the genocidal war in Gaza will dominate this year’s demonstrations on May Day, following over six months of mass protests. With an attack on Rafah approaching, protests can become social explosions in several countries, as millions around the world respond to the call by Palestinian unions to […]
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Philip Chmel is a member of Sozialistische LinksPartei (ISA in Austria). On 19 April, tens of thousands of young and oppressed as well as working class people more broadly will once again hit the streets for the next global climate strike with actions expected on all continents. The slogans of this climate strike “#ClimateJusticeNow” and […]
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Danny Byrne is a member of ISA’s International Executive. End the imperialist meat-grinder! For international working-class struggle against war and imperialism The fall of the town of Avdiivka to Russian troops, who are making gains following the failure of Ukraine’s counter-offensive, quite neatly coincided with the second anniversary of this epoch-defining conflict. To fully appreciate […]
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