Why Won’t the US Help Negotiate a Peaceful End to the War in Ukraine?
| | |

Why Won’t the US Help Negotiate a Peaceful End to the War in Ukraine?

For the fifth time since 2008, Russia has proposed to negotiate with the U.S. over security arrangements, this time in proposals made by President Vladimir Putin on June 14, 2024. Four previous times, the U.S. rejected the offer of negotiations, endangering the whole world. After all the warmongering, it’s time for Biden to open negotiations for peace with Russia.

The New Popular Front Against the Fascist Threat in France
| |

The New Popular Front Against the Fascist Threat in France

France is experiencing the most critical days in its post-war history. In the second round of its forthcoming elections, only two factions will face each other: the fascist far-right Le Pen’s National Rally; versus, the New Popular Front, which brings together in its ranks all the nuances of the French left.

The Dream of a Thing: Refounding the Economy of a Venezuelan Commune
| |

The Dream of a Thing: Refounding the Economy of a Venezuelan Commune

In a vividly drawn account of El Maizal Commune, the author provides readers with a window into the inner workings of a community refounded with an eye toward building a new “alternative communal economy.” The task is not only revolutionary, but liberating and creative. Also: ‘Maduro Appoints El Maizal’s Ángel Prado Minister of Communes’.

Indian Voters Deliver a Stunning Rebuke to Modi – 3 Articles
| | |

Indian Voters Deliver a Stunning Rebuke to Modi – 3 Articles

‘Salaam, Indian Voters!’; ‘A Stunning Rebuke to Narendra Modi’s Divisive, Anti-Muslim Rhetoric’; ‘A Clear Message’: Rejecting communal politics, India’s voters have reaffirmed faith in secularism, federalism, and scientific temper.

Israel Committing Genocide of Gaza’s Children – 2 Articles
| |

Israel Committing Genocide of Gaza’s Children – 2 Articles

‘Gaza Is a Children’s Cemetery’; ‘Israel on UN Blacklist of Countries Harming Children: More Murderous Than ISIS’: Israel’s war on Gaza has resulted in more than 15,000 children’s deaths, tens of thousands of children injured, hundreds of thousands of children displaced …

Analysis of Budget 2024, Part 2: The Real Reason Behind Increase in Capital Expenditure
|

Analysis of Budget 2024, Part 2: The Real Reason Behind Increase in Capital Expenditure

Union Budget documents show that the budget outlay this year is just 6.1% above last year, which means it is stagnant in real terms. Within the limited budget outlay, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a hike in capital expenditure (or capex) of 16.9%. What is the real reason behind this increase?