Authoritarian Macron on the Back Foot: Could France Explode?
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Authoritarian Macron on the Back Foot: Could France Explode?

President Emmanuel Macron has impose his pensions bill by decree, thus avoiding a parliamentary vote he would have lost. It has led to spontaneous demonstrations across France. The lower house of the Parliament is also set to vote on a motion of no confidence in the government.

Twelve Years Ago NATO Bombed Libya to “Protect Civilians”, Leaving Tens of Thousands Dead and a Country in Ruins
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Twelve Years Ago NATO Bombed Libya to “Protect Civilians”, Leaving Tens of Thousands Dead and a Country in Ruins

Gaddafi’s projects would have liberated the continent from the dominance of Western centres of power and monopoly, transforming global economic structures and inspiring other regions in the Global South to “unite, organize and fight”. And so NATO intervened, to overthrow Gaddafi.

The Homeland or Death: Accomplishments of the Traoré Government in Burkina Faso
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The Homeland or Death: Accomplishments of the Traoré Government in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso cheered and celebrated at the news of Kyélem de Tambèla’s appointment to office as prime minister on October 21, 2022. Kyélem de Tambèla has rightfully earned the title of Sankarist as demonstrated by his own background. And he immediately began implementing revolutionary policies …

The 1953 London Debt Agreement on Germany’s Debt
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The 1953 London Debt Agreement on Germany’s Debt

Germany benefited from the cancellation of most of its debt in 1953, which was instrumental in helping the country regain its position as a leading economic power. Since then, no other country has received such favourable treatment. A discussion on the why and how of this debt cancellation.