Geopolitics
Politico – Spain imposes permanent weapons embargo on Israel
These are by far the strongest measures announced against Israel by any European government to this point. Read the article HERE.
Articles by Ben Wray
National Politics
Norway’s Red Party Offers a Working-Class Alternative: Interview w/ Seher Aydar
‘Norway’s radical-left party, Rødt, has recruited thousands of members in recent years and looks set to boost its scores in Monday’s election. Seher Aydar, MP, told Jacobin about how it’s building on discontent with the established parties.’ […]
Geopolitics
Deniz Baran – Global Sumud Flotilla: When states fail, humanity sets sail
The latest flotilla to Gaza is one of history’s most important civil disobedience actions. Deniz Baran is a faculty member and teaching and research assistant at Istanbul University’s International Law Department, and a lawyer registered […]
Geopolitics
Patrick Lawrence: What the UN General Assembly sessions will and won’t bring for Palestine
The UN General Assembly later this month will likely see some of Israel’s closest allies officially recognise Palestinian statehood, further weakening the Zionist coalition. Patrick Lawrence, a correspondent abroad for many years, chiefly for the International […]
Climate Crisis
Michael Roberts – Norway: the fossil fuel capital of Europe
Fossil fuels have helped Norway become one of the richest countries in the world, but political divisions over the future of energy policy and inequality are growing. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City […]
Geopolitics
A Journalist in Gaza – The people of Gaza City would rather live with dignity and risk death than flee
A report on Israel’s invasion of Gaza City, where residents say that – despite Israel’s demands to leave – they are willing to resist displacement. Amid the rubble and the scent of gunpowder, the faint […]
Geopolitics
Politico – Italian dockworkers threaten Israel cargo ban if Gaza flotilla blocked
Amidst the misery of Europe’s response to the Gaza genocide, there are some exemplary cases of solidarity. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Alex Vershinin: Far-right Azov quietly grew to tens of thousands in Ukraine military
Azov now controls about 10% of Ukrainian troops and the most combat ready ones – that gives them political power. Lt. Col. Alex Vershinin retired after twenty years of service, including eight years as an […]
Geopolitics
Marco D’Eramo – Empire’s Stakes
Trying to make sense of Trumpism. In New Left Review’s ‘Sidecar’. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Calla Mairead Walsh – Pro-Palestine Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike Are Dying
Hunger strikes by Palestine Action activists in the UK and the US have got little attention but clearly require urgent action. Calla Mairead Walsh is an anti-imperialist writer and organizer. You can subscribe to Calla’s newsletter […]