The Driver of Dispossession
The author explains the social and legal legacies of a 15th-century Christian principle that paved the way for imperial violence in, and far beyond, New Zealand.
The Right-Wing Story About Human Nature Is False
Are we naturally violent, power-hungry, and greedy? Rutger Bregman’s book “Humankind” devastates the myth of human selfishness.
Rich Countries Blamed as New Covid Variant Sparks Global Alarm
Allowing new variants to emerge and spread, 13 months into the vaccine era, is a policy choice by the rich world.
COVID19 | Imperialism | Latin America | Print Edition | Science | Socialism | World Economy | World Politics
Cuba’s Homegrown Covid-19 Vaccines Poised to Protect Millions in Poor Nations
As rich countries hoard doses and Big Pharma refuses to share the knowledge required to ramp up manufacturing, Cuba’s public biotech sector could play a key role in defeating vaccine apartheid.
Pakistan in a Perfect Debt Spiral with the Worst Impacts of the Pandemic
Pakistan is one of the 52 countries facing severe debt crisis. The most critical problem faced by the country’s economy is repayment and servicing of external debt. Persistent borrowing creates a spiral with more borrowing generating an impending economic crisis.
African Feminisms–a Decolonial History: an Interview with Rama Salla Dieng
An interview with the Senegalese scholar-activist about feminist activists in Africa and their work, struggles and lives.
Modi Govt Keeps Financial Deal with Bharat Biotech Secret; Covaxin Among World’s Costliest Vaccines
The supply of Covaxin—one of the world’s cheapest vaccines by investment but among the costliest in the market—is marred by shortages. The financial details of the deal are secret, production capacity is unclear and royalties to the government are likely underpaid.
Capitalism | China | COVID19 | Economy | Online Blog | World Economy | World Politics
A Note on Present Situation of Covid-19 in China and Their Strategy of Combating it
There are many foreign news channels who propagate that the corona pandemic has been spreading in China in recent times. But that is because the Chinese use the words “resurgence of covid” even when there are only a few Covid cases in China. The Chinese are following a zero tolerance policy.
Project ‘Erase Nehru’ Critical to BJP’s Hindu Rashtra Plans
The first prime minister’s legacy isn’t easy to wipe out, but the BJP-RSS will keep trying to erase it unless there is pushback.
Capitalism | COVID19 | Imperialism | Online Blog | People's movements | World Economy | World Politics
Brazil Is Leading the Way
The accusation against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for “crimes against humanity” on public health grounds made by Brazilian Congressional panel – many of these crimes mimic the actions and policies of Donald Trump and could be the basis for similar actions against the former U.S. president.