Category: International Relations
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Assad’s Fall, Turkey’s Victory? A Critical Appraisal
On 8th of December, Bashar Al Assad’s regime in Syria collapsed, and it is reported that he fled to Moscow. What could not be achieved in almost 14 years was … Keep reading »
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How Different is the Fourth Israeli Invasion of Lebanon?
This past year’s new round of conflict and war between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has once again plunged Lebanon into a dangerous predicament. The recent war marks the … Keep reading »
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It’s the Economy, Stupid: On the Breakdown of the Traffic Light Coalition in Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) showed strong leadership twice: when he announced a turning point in rearmament after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. And when he dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner … Keep reading »
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In Ukraine, the Real Desire to Sacrifice Oneself for the State is Very Weak
Volodymyr Ishchenko is a Ukrainian sociologist who was politically active and took part in several left-wing initiatives in Ukraine before moving to Germany in 2019. Ishchenko currently works at the … Keep reading »
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In Belgium, The PTB Wants To “Awaken Class Consciousness”
For the Marxist Belgian Workers’ Party (PTB), electoral success doesn’t come at the expense but because of building strong organisation. Keep reading »
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The Sri Lankan Left’s Long Road to Power
Recent elections gave left-wing parties a commanding majority, but will they be able to wield it effectively? Keep reading »
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Kagarlitsky: Don’t Include Me in Any Prisoner Exchange!
Recently, discussions have intensified about another possible prisoner exchange. Which Russian political prisoners are being considered for exchanging with whom is still unclear, yet the debate on who should and … Keep reading »
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The New EU Commission: A ‘European War Deal’ Next?
At their summit meeting at the end of June 2024, the European heads of state and government (the European Council) decided that Portugal’s former Prime Minister António Costa will succeed … Keep reading »
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Finnish Capitalism at a Tipping Point: Resisting Racism, Austerity, and Militarism
Finland’s 2023 parliamentary election saw the formation of a new government led by Peteri Orpo’s National Coalition Party (NCP), with the True Finns as the main coalition partner. The NCP … Keep reading »
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The New European Parliament Confirms Its Militaristic Credentials
A new European Parliament was elected in June, and it held its first plenary session from 16 to 19 July. That first session immediately sets the tone we can expect from that parliament for the next five years: the tone of military marching music. Keep reading »
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Iran’s New President: Another Islamist and More of the Same
Following the mysterious helicopter crash on May 20th that killed Ibrahim Raisi, the president of Iran’s Islamic regime, a hasty presidential election was put together. Raisi, a hardline “Principlist” cleric, … Keep reading »
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NATO Turns Global and Expands Theatres of Escalation
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of 32 Western countries has formally declared its security interests to be global, despite its title and founding mandate as a transatlantic security alliance. … Keep reading »