Articles
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
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
For nearly two decades progressive governments in South America have delivered great benefits for their people and defied US imperialism. Now that is under threat.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Statement by Joao Ferreira MEP in the European Parliament on behalf of the Portuguese Communist Party. The vote in Britain reflects the deep-seated problems of the EU. He calls for the immediate suspension of the Fiscal Compact and the repeal of the Lisbon Treaty and for cooperation between sovereign states with equal rights. He rejects reactionary, xenophobic agendas.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The vote for Brexit in Britain has opened up debate on the left across Europe with increased opposition to the EU. Its future is uncertain given opposition from both left and right. Germany as the dominant force in the EU faces some difficult challenges dealing with the new situation.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The result of the EU referendum exposes divisions within British capitalism. Tory Party ambivalence about membership contributed to the result. The working class whose interests were not represented by the neo-liberal policies of successive governments voted to Leave.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Britain, through the City of London and its overseas dependencies and crown territories leads the world in promoting tax avoidance. This pours billions of pounds into the pockets of huge companies like Amazon and rich individuals. These practices exposed in the Panama Papers and earlier leaks. The former Prime Minister David Cameron was caught up in the scandal. Despite declarations to the contrary, politicians and HMRC continue to facilitate this industry. Meanwhile billions of pounds in tax which could fund public services are being siphoned off and inequality is growing.