Remembering Afghanistan’s Revolutionary Experiment
A look at the achievements of the Saur (April) Revolution in Afghanistan of 1978, before it was overthrown by vicious jihadists backed by imperialist powers.
A Short History of the US-Pakistan Relationship
On January 10, 2022, National Security Advisor of Pakistan, Moeed Yusuf, admitted that the country does not have any financial independence, being dependent on loans from International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other foreign organizations.
Education under Neoliberal Capitalism
Under the present-day social structure of accumulation, education has been reduced to intellectual labor-power – a commodity whose consumption can potentially produce more value than the commodity itself contains.
Understanding the Economic Roots of Political Turbulence in Pakistan
Intra-elite struggles in the corridors of powers go on, as IMF debt piles up, the economy tanks, and people struggle against privatization.
The Imperialist Origins of Saudi Arabia
Why does the West, supposedly a global promoter of democracy, support Saudi Arabia, a monarchy? The answer lies in a historical process whereby Saudi Arabia was propped up by major powers as an outpost of imperialist interests and a bulwark against revolutionary ideologies.
Ecuador’s Neoliberal Nightmare
Ecuador is currently in a period characterised by immense class tensions—the ruling class’ brutal project of neoliberalism is making life unbearable for the people. This has significantly increased the electoral appeal of the socialist presidential candidate Andrés Arauz.
Thomas Sankara: An Icon of Revolution
October 15 was the 33rd anniversary of Thomas Sankara’s murder by imperialist forces at the tender age of 37. A Pan-Africanist, internationalist and Marxist, he was committed to the total liberation of the oppressed masses from the clutches of imperialism.