The Shame of Fortress Delhi
The metaphoric Fortress Delhi crept up on us over years, but the physical Fortress Delhi has been achieved in days.
In 12 Years, 11 States Changed Land Ceiling Laws in Favour of Industry Over Farmers
The draft National Land Reforms Policy recommended that states reduce land ceilings and distribute surplus agricultural land to the landless poor. However, several states have amended their land ceiling laws in favour of industry, six in the last three years alone.
The Fight for Belarus: An Interview with Nadezhda Sablina
In August 2020, following the Belarusian presidential election, the opposition has organised protests, calling for the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko. Nadezhda, a Belarusian journalist, provides an anti-imperialist overview for what is taking place.
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Michael Hudson – Changes in Super Imperialism
Professor Hudson discusses “Changes in Super Imperialism: The position of the USA & China in our Global Economic System”.
The New Society Will Emerge in the Commune
Angel Prado, El Maizal commune’s key spokesperson, talks about the role of the commune in the transition to socialism, the communards’ critical support of the government and their plans for an ambitious education and training initiative.
Farmers’ Protest in India – Price of Failure Will be Immense
If you want to know the consequences of the three farm bills, look no further than Mexico, where similar policies have driven millions of farmers and small retailers into bankruptcy, and the country has lost its food sovereignty.
The Union Budget Is Marked by an Overall Compression of Expenditures for Agriculture
The Budget shows no commitment to agricultural growth or farmers’ welfare. Against the background of the raging farmers’ agitation, this is only likely to widen the government’s trust deficit with farmers.
The Kisans are Right. Their Land Is at Stake – Part 2
The international context of why the Indian government and corporate houses are pushing to seize control of farmers’ lands.
Not Just Rihanna or Greta, Indian Farmers are Inspiring the World
What exactly is moving so many around the world to take a stand on a fight over the future of agriculture in faraway India?
It’s Facebook versus India’s Farmers
While the Modi regime and the likes of Ambanis and Adanis are being rightly targeted by farmers unions, it is time they also went after their international backers, who are the paymasters behind the ‘business friendly’ legislation.