The Last Chapter of the Genocide
Israel has begun the final stage of its genocide. The Palestinians will be forced to choose between death or deportation. There are no other options.
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Putin’s Nyet to US-Ukraine Ceasefire Scheme: More Than Meets the Western Eye?
On the Russian rejection of Trump’s ceasefire proposal. But Russian officials appear to be sending other messages that the Western press is ignoring.
Wealthy Elites have Waged a Fifty Year Class War; Oxfam Says World Ruled by Aristocratic Oligarchy
‘Revolt of the Rich: Wealthy Elites have Waged a Fifty Year Class War—and Won’: The 2024 election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump makes clear that the U.S. has two right-wing parties and no effective left-wing opposition. Also: ‘Oxfam Says World Ruled by “Aristocratic Oligarchy,” as Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion’.
Turkiye’s Breaking Point: Erdogan Moves to Crush His Biggest Electoral Threat
Facing an unprecedented challenge from popular opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu, President Erdogan is launching a sweeping crackdown that could determine not just the next election – but the future of democracy in Turkiye.
Marxism and African Liberation
The text of a speech Walter Rodney delivered 50 years ago at Queen’s College, New York, USA in 1975. The author talks of the relevance of Marxism to Africa.
Brazil: Landless Workers’ Movement Pressures the Government with Occupations
A series of actions on Thursday (13 March) led by women from Brazil’s Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST) increased the pressure on the Lula government to push agrarian reform policies forward.
South Africa’s Expropriation Act: Between Legal Reform and Historical Justice
The author examines South Africa’s Expropriation Act—presented as legal reform yet bound by legal bureaucracy, market interests, and political hesitation. Does it offer real redress, or is justice once again deferred?
Israel’s Ongoing Genocide in Gaza – 3 Articles
‘Gaza Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread’: Israel’s blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza is an obvious step towards resuming its genocidal campaign, with full US support, risking regional conflagration. Also: ‘UN Report Says Israel “Consistently Breached International Law” in Assault on Gaza’; and: ‘Extent of Systematic Torture, Atrocities Endured by Palestinians in Israeli Prisons is Shocking’.
Conquered Lands
The gains made by the West in the world’s richest energy zone since the defeat of the Axis powers in 1945 have been breathtaking. A brief survey of the region can help to highlight what has been lost and signal the direction in which it is heading.
Losses and Wins in Germany
In Germany’s special election on Sunday, seven months earlier than the normal date because the trio-run government collapsed, there were 29 parties on the long paper ballots. But only 7 had a chance to retain their presence in the Bundestag. The final count: 3 wins, 4 losses.