Category: International Relations
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The Need for Consistent Politics In the Wake of 22 Bahman
February 11, or 22 Bahman, marks the 31st anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. On this day, massive street fights between government troops loyal to the Pahlavi dynasty and Iranians … Keep reading »
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Relief Efforts in the Shadow of Past ‘Help’
Moving from crimes-as-charity to actual support for Haiti Over the course of the past decade, Canada’s leading officials and most prestigious commentators have learned how to approach Haiti in the spirit … Keep reading »
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Was the German Election a Turning Point?
Toronto, November 13, 2009 – Facilitator: Leo Panitch. Featuring presentations by: Frederick Peters – Political Science, York, Ingar Solty – Political Science, York, Jan Fichter – Frankfurt University, Roger Keil … Watch video »
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Is Canada More pro-Israel than the U.S.?
In June, Israel began barring some North Americans with Palestinian-sounding names entry through Ben Gurion Airport. Forced to reroute through a land-border crossing that connects the West Bank with Jordan, … Keep reading »
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The German Federal Elections
Centre-Right Wins Majority,Social Democracy Suffers Crushing Defeat,The Left Receives a Boost Conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was leading a coalition government with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) since 2005, will also … Keep reading »
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FRSO Statement on Iran: Our Strategy, Theory, and Vision
National Executive Committee of FRSO/OSCL It is no easier for Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO/OSCL) to understand and respond to the dramatic events now shaking Iran than anyone else. The situation … Keep reading »
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Protests in Iran: Not Just About Stolen Votes
Since the June 12 elections declaring incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the winner, large scale violence not seen for a decade has erupted in cities throughout Iran. Running against former Prime … Keep reading »
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South African Political Power Balance Shifts Left
Though Not Yet Enough to Quell Grassroots Anger With high-volume class strife heard in the rumbling of wage demands and the friction of township ‘service delivery protests,’ rhetorical and real conflicts … Keep reading »
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Obama’s Cairo Speech
Barack Obama’s speech in Cairo on the 4th of June 2009 definitely lived up to expectations – provided we agree on what could have been expected. With regard to the … Keep reading »
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The War in Sri Lanka and the Left
Since the initial drafting of this piece, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran allegedly has been killed by the Sri Lankan forces and the Tigers have surrendered. … Keep reading »
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The Tamil Protests: Resistance in the Face of Genocide
On Friday, 15 May 2009, the Sri Lankan army began a sea, air and tri-directional land assault on a single mile of island still believed to be held by the … Keep reading »
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The Middle East from Bush/Sharon to Obama/Netanyahu
Toronto, May 3, 2009. Professor Gilbert Achcar teaches Development Studies at the School of African and Oriental Studies at the University of London. His latest book is Perilous Power: The … Watch video »