The Resistible Rise of the Far Right in Europe
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The Resistible Rise of the Far Right in Europe

In France, the far right is likely to be the leading political force in the European elections of 9 June 2024, and probably the second (or third) force in the European Union. A relatively large number of far right parties are now on the winning side in national elections, and are even taking part in national governments.

Worsening Global Warming: Amazon Rainforest on Verge of Collapse; Deadly Heat
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Worsening Global Warming: Amazon Rainforest on Verge of Collapse; Deadly Heat

It may seem absurd to consider collapse of the Amazon rainforest (65-million-years-old), but, sorry to say, it is already happening in early stages, as explained herein in some detail, with facts. Also: World heat is worse than ever; the entire planet is sweating.

Nishtha Jain’s Film ‘Farming the Revolution’ Captures Unwavering Resolve of Ordinary Women and Men
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Nishtha Jain’s Film ‘Farming the Revolution’ Captures Unwavering Resolve of Ordinary Women and Men

The documentary “Farming the Revolution” examines the persistence of farmers protest and has won the coveted Best International Feature Documentary award at the 2024 HotDocs Festival in Toronto.

Capitalism Attacks Argentine Workers and You May Be Next
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Capitalism Attacks Argentine Workers and You May Be Next

Regardless of what country we live in, we all have a stake in the Argentine people’s success in fighting off the Milei austerity package. If a country with one of the most militant working classes can have extreme austerity imposed on them, similar offensives will soon be on the way elsewhere.

The IMF and Class Struggle in Latin America: Unveiling the Role of the IMF
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The IMF and Class Struggle in Latin America: Unveiling the Role of the IMF

The International Monetary Fund claims to aim for a world of prosperity through so-called free trade. In Latin America, the IMF has contributed to the impoverishment of the working class and destruction of these countries’ ecological legacies. What does the future hold for the IMF in Latin America?

The New Cold War Is Sending Tremors Through Northeast Asia
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The New Cold War Is Sending Tremors Through Northeast Asia

The U.S.-led New Cold War against China is destabilising Northeast Asia along the region’s historic fault lines as part of a broader militarisation campaign that extends from Japan and South Korea, through the Taiwan Strait and the Philippines, all the way to Australia and the Pacific Islands.