Donald Trump

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.

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.

José Cambra explains the origins and dynamics of the national strike, the government’s heavy-handed response and the need for solidarity with Panamanian workers. 

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.

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

Yoletty Bracho and Manuel Sutherland discuss Venezuela’s situation almost a year after Maduro’s “re-election”.

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. 

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.

Gillian Hart — Beneath the turmoil of Trump’s tariff blitz lies a battle between technocrats, ultranationalists and anti-imperial populists, all vying to reshape, or destroy, US global power.

Ashley Smith interviews Michael Roberts about Trump, the rule of his fellow oligarchs, and their  impact on the trajectory of the United States, global capitalism, and great power competition.