Articles
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Britain's Olympic success was largely based on funding elite sports whilst austerity cuts have had a negative impact on public sporting facilities.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Discusses the neglect of class in the debate about the rise of Trump and how identity politics have undermined a class analysis.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Looks at the militarisation of the Asia-Pacific and the dangerous tensions that are arising between regional powers and the role of others such as the US and France.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Details the reasons why the US has orchestrated attempts at regime change in Syria and the role of its supporters in the region. It also looks at the war in Yemen and the situation in Libya and Iraq.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Household debt in Britain is getting worse especially for poor families.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Amid widespread allegations of corruption, Jacob Zuma is defying calls for him to resign as President of the ANC and State President. This and similar problems affecting other levels of the movement are having a negative impact on ANC support and its credibility. What can be done to address this crisis?
Saturday, December 10, 2016
The significance of the Easter Rising in 1916 from an anti-imperialist perspective. The response of the British state and why it executed of the leaders of the Rising, focusing on James Connolly. What was the impact of this repression?
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Nationalism has divided the left in Scotland. Labour has a tough battle ahead to re-establish credibility and take on the SNP. however, the SNP has problems about when to go for another independence referendum and holding its membership together.