Does Modi’s India Care About Palestine Any More?
Apart from deepening ties with Tel Aviv on all fronts, especially military, the Hindutva ideologues in power in India draw great inspiration from the Israeli model of nationalism and repression.
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Conflict in Ukraine Is Doomed to Escalate
Developments on the ground in Ukraine are showing that Washington’s best-laid plans are floundering. There are also growing signs of disunity on Ukraine issue among the European countries and between the latter and the US. Meanwhile, the Russian offensive continues to accelerate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Online Blog | Russia | Ukraine
War in Ukraine: Peace Still a Long Way Away – Two Articles
The seeds of peace lie in choices that are made. Looking back, indeed, Russia’s decision to vacate the occupation of Kherson on the western bank of the Dnieper River was a masterstroke. Also: Russia Strategises with Iran for the Long Haul in Ukraine.
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Lula’s Victory Is a Testament to Solidarity
Lula’s historic victory, unthinkable just two years ago, couldn’t have happened without millions of people fighting for it. As Bolsonaro supporters refuse to accept the results, the mobilisation of the masses will be key to securing democracy.
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Assassination Time Again
The attempt to kill Khan will not change anything. The masses are cynical, the politicians and generals busy making money. It would be good if some lessons were learned, and the next elections were more than two power-hungry blocs fighting to increase their bank-balances.
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Bolsonaro Is Leaving Office, But His Far-Right Movement Is Here to Stay
The narrow loss for the outgoing Brazilian president despite his devastating presidency is merely a symptom of the conservative tide sweeping Latin America.
