From Harvard to Karl-Marx-Allee: The Experiences and Reflections of an American Communist in East Germany
Victor Grossman talks about his experiences of life in the GDR and why it collapsed, and on Germany today.
Thomas Sankara Remains a Global Icon
Sankara’s vision of an independent, socialist, pan-Africanist model of development—one in which wealth produced in Africa remains in Africa to develop the majority of the population—was not buried with him. He remains an inspiring symbol for people in Africa and beyond.
To the Memory of the Antifascist Fighters
On the 79th anniversary of the Russian victory over Nazi Germany.
The Economic Situation in 2023-24, Part 2: India’s Appalling Unemployment Crisis
This three part series takes a look at the economic situation in the country in early 2024, in the context of the claims being made by the Modi Government regarding the state of the economy. In the second part of this series, we take a look at the unprecedented unemployment crisis gripping the country.
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The Economic Situation in 2023–24, Part 3: India’s Grim Poverty Situation
In this third part of our review of the economic situation of the country in early 2024, we take a look at India’s poverty levels, and the hunger and malnutrition situation in the country.
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The Black Economy in India: `Na Khaunga Na Khane Dunga’ a Non-Starter
To tackle the black economy, the government has tried steps like Foreign Money Bill, Income Declaration Scheme and demonetization. These and other such steps have failed because of the growing illegality fueled by a Triad between the corrupt businessmen, politicians and the executive.
If ‘Sabka Vikas’ Is a Myth, Who has Gained the Most Under Modi?
Over the past ten years, the BJP has outspent rivals in polls and begun building new party offices in every district and state in India, as well as made huge additions to its cash reserves. In addition, a handful of corporate firms have also seen an upswing in fortunes in the last ten years.
The Financialisation of Farmland and the War on Food and Farming
A new report says that agricultural land is increasingly being turned into a financial asset at the expense of small- and medium-scale farming. Agribusiness and investors are seeking to secure land for export commodity production and urging governments to deregulate land markets and adopt pro-investor policies.
A Mad World: Capitalism and the Rise of Mental Illness
Mental illness is now recognised as one of the biggest causes of individual distress and misery in our societies and cities, comparable to poverty and unemployment. One in four adults in the UK today has been diagnosed with a mental illness, and four million people take anti-depressants.
Will We Ever Wake Up to the Realities of World War II and See Where They Have Long Been Leading?
“My military experiences turned me eternally against the monstrosity of war and militarism and propelled me on a quest to understand the wars of America. This article is a basic summary of the U.S-Japanese War after a lifelong inquiry into the realities of American entry into World War II.”