Of Collective Security: An Interview with Michael Jabara Carley
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Of Collective Security: An Interview with Michael Jabara Carley

Discussion with Michael Jabara Carley, an international expert, on Soviet relations with the Great Powers between the two world wars, on questions of “appeasement,” the origins and conduct of the Second World War, and on major current issues.

China Is Making More Big Moves in Latin America
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China Is Making More Big Moves in Latin America

If you take Mexico out of the equation, China has already overtaken the US as Latin America’s largest trading partner. Excluding Mexico, total trade flows — i.e., imports and exports — between China and Latin America reached $247 billion last year, far in excess of the US’ $173 billion.

Mexico’s Left Takes to the Street, Celebrates Achievements
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Mexico’s Left Takes to the Street, Celebrates Achievements

On the fourth anniversary of his taking office on November 27, AMLO and his Moreno Party staged a march and then a rally in the Zócalo plaza in Mexico City. The crowd was such that the walk, with AMLO walking too, lasted five hours. Extracts from AMLO’s speech.

Qatar 2022: Sporting Values Built on Bloodied Sand – Two Articles
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Qatar 2022: Sporting Values Built on Bloodied Sand – Two Articles

The horrific conditions faced by workers for the World Cup in Qatar shows business priorities overwhelm the sport. Also: interview with Hiba Zayadin, Gulf researcher at Human Rights Watch, to get a better understanding of the issues involved.