Category: International Relations
-
The Qatar Crisis
The June 5 decision by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Egypt to suspend diplomatic ties with Qatar has sent shockwaves through the Middle East. The ensuing … Keep reading »
-
Macronism: Neoliberal Triumph or Next Stage in France’s Political Crisis?
“Putain, nous sommes en marche arrière” — Slogan on a wall in the 20th district of Paris. “I really hope Macron can reform France, which is not doing well, you … Keep reading »
-
Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda: More Liberalization
President Donald Trump has been portrayed as a protectionist. His immediate cancellation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) upon assuming the presidency, as well as his support for the border adjustment … Keep reading »
-
Labour’s Permanent Reformation
The 2017 British general election has generated the beginnings of a qualitative-change in the relationship between the Labour Party, much of British society, and parliament. That transformation can be understood … Keep reading »
-
The Need For A New U.S. Foreign Policy Toward North Korea
USA-North Korean relations remain very tense, although the threat of a new Korean War has thankfully receded. Still the U.S. government remains determined to tighten economic sanctions on North Korea … Keep reading »
-
UK Election: Labour Surge Gives Unions a Chance
For the vast majority of unions in Britain, the idea of the Labour Party fighting a general election with a dream leadership team of Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell was … Keep reading »
-
Sunday’s French Election
The good news this May was that French voters rejected far-right Marine Le Pen by a two-to-one margin in the second round of the Presidential election. “At least the French … Keep reading »
-
Brazil in Crisis and the Challenges for the Left
On Thursday, May 18, an incriminating audio recording surfaced containing the voice of current Brazilian president Michel Temer of the historically centrist, but recently turned right wing, Partido do Movimento … Keep reading »
-
Urgent Call On Day 40 of Palestinian Hunger Strike
Hundreds of Palestinian political prisoners are now approaching their critical sixth week on hunger strike, and they have made an urgent appeal for international solidarity. As they hit Day 40 … Keep reading »
-
Anti-Austerity Geringonça in Portugal
A new word has arisen in the European political debate: Geringonça. This new Portuguese political term geringonça (contraption), refers to the current minority government of the Socialist Party (center-left) supported … Keep reading »
-
‘Things are serious’: Update on the French Presidential Election
“C’est grave,” (things are serious) said the monsieur who sells me the papers every morning. A resident of Mantes-la-Jolie (a working class town at the western edge of the Paris … Keep reading »
-
NAFTA Redux
The new Trump administration has made the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, Mexico and the United States, a major issue in its relations with its two neighbours. … Keep reading »