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The State and The Future of Democracy in Turkey
| June 23, 2013
Toronto — 20 June 2013. In recent years Turkey has been presented as a “model democracy” for the Middle East. In recent weeks, what started out as a protest against … Watch video »
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Waiting for 2014 in Afghanistan
| June 22, 2013
A short documentary by Justin Podur about Afghanistan’s perils and prospects leading up to the 2014 NATO withdrawal and election. Includes interviews with Afghan MPs: Ramazon Bashardost, and Shukria Barakzai. Watch video »
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Illusions and Realities Surrounding Iran’s Presidential Elections
| June 20, 2013
A salient message from among numerous satirical dispatches from Iran resonated well with last week’s presidential elections. It said, “in other countries people go to the poll booths to elect … Keep reading »
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What’s Next After Blockupy Frankfurt?
| June 18, 2013
Thousands of German activists converged on Frankfurt, one of Europe’s most important financial centers on May 31 and June 1. Their slogan “Blockupy Frankfurt!” was the rallying cry for a … Keep reading »
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Gezi Park Evacuated, Istanbul and Turkey Explode
| June 16, 2013
After days of hesitation and negotiation, the government has finally decided to evacuate the Taksim Commune, where thousands camped in Gezi Park and which tens of thousands visited every night. … Keep reading »
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The Crisis and Socialist Strategy
| June 16, 2013
Toronto — 11 June 2013. Lessons from the Greek Left Michalis Spourdalakis is a founding member of Syriza and currently serves on its policy planning committee. Professor of Political Science at … Watch video »
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Chapuling in Turkey
| June 12, 2013
The Turkish Uprising of May 27, 2013 When the Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called the protesters in the streets of Istanbul plunderers (çapulcu) on June 2, he contributed a new … Keep reading »
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Alter Summit: A People’s Manifesto
| June 9, 2013
Our urgent common priorities for a democratic, social, ecological and feminist Europe. Roll Back Austerity and Claim Real Democracy! Europe stands on the edge of a precipice, looking into the … Keep reading »
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C’est Une Revolte, Pas (Encore) Une Revolution!
| June 5, 2013
On May Day 2013, the police poured tonnes of tear gas on tens of thousands of workers and youth in different quarters of Istanbul, Turkey in order to stop them … Keep reading »
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Greek Lessons From Below
| June 4, 2013
Learning from the Refugees and Questions for the Left Axmed, a Somalian refugee, has been stuck in Athens for over six years. This is common for most of his friends, as … Keep reading »
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The Oslo Illusion
| June 3, 2013
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the Oslo Accords between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Israeli government. Officially known as the Declaration of Principles … Keep reading »
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Report from Turkey: A Taste of Tahrir at Taksim
| June 1, 2013
Istanbul has become a battlefield covered by tear gas. The police, no doubt at the behest of the Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and his AKP government, have been attacking protestors … Keep reading »
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