United States

Despite severe restrictions on political prisoners, Boris Kagarlitsky continues to analyse global developments. Here, he offers a sharp and often ironic reflection on the dynamics behind Trump’s return to power.

Paul Le Blanc on finding a persuasive rhetoric and demands going in the socialist direction that make sense to people.

Sherry Wolf and Charlie Post look at the bad-faith conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism and the central role anti-Zionist Jews can play — and have played — in struggles against Israeli state violence.

Gilbert Achcar — Despite all the evidence to the contrary, too many commentators continue to portray Trump as eager for a peaceful settlement to the war in Gaza.

Au Loong-Yu & An Dexin — Next time someone tells you how brave and resilient China has been in standing up against Trump, remind them of this part of the story.

Winnie Marion discusses Zohram Mamdani’s victory and its broader implications for US politics. 

Lance Selfa sums up the three major impacts of Trump’s big, ugly mess.

Eric Blanc — Absorbing the key lessons of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is essential for the fights ahead, not just in New York City, but across the United States.

Ilya Budraitskis on the rise of the far right and anti-fascist strategies.

Thomas Malone discusses the anti-deportation protests in LA, attempts to suppress them and how a broader movement could develop. 

Vitaliy Dudin — We all want the war in Ukraine to end as quickly as possible. So, what is stopping this?

Sushovan Dhar — As Israel’s war continues to inflict suffering on Gaza, Arab monarchies busied themselves with welcoming Trump and signing multimillion-dollar trade agreements.