Asia

Manfred Elfstrom discusses recent labour struggles in China and what they tell us about prospects for change under an authoritarian regime.

Sushovan Dhar — Among the most affected by the recent Indo-Pakistani armed conflict are the people of Kashmir, who find themselves ensnared in this geopolitical rivalry.

A collection of statements opposing the US military strikes on Iran from various Asian left organisations.

Rohingya groups are fighting to reclaim their rights — against the Arakan Army, the military junta and foreign powers responsible for their persecution. 

CPI(ML) Liberation — To defeat the growing fascist offensive, India today urgently needs a stronger presence and role of the left.

Youngsu Won — The liberals are back in government, but extreme-right forces have gained strength to push their reactionary agenda.

CPI(ML) Liberation — Operation Kagar is an extra-judicial extermination campaign aimed at suppressing Adivasi protests and carried out in the name of combating Maoism.

We, the undersigned, express our concern regarding the deteriorating state of democracy in Indonesia.

As the dust settles after the latest clash between India and Pakistan, Ammar Ali Jan reflects on its wider significance.

Sonny Melencio — The situation can be summarised as follows: “All the forces of heaven and hell are in formation, ready for the battle to come.” 

The India-Pakistan war is apparently over for now — but it has not stopped for peaceniks, recounts Farooq Sulehria.

Dipankar Bhattacharya — Events from the terrorist attack in Pahalgam to the announced ceasefire have given rise to questions regarding India's national security and foreign policy.