Russia

Pavel Kudyukin — For scientists and teachers in Russia, the demands for political freedoms, intellectual freedom and freedom of scientific research are not only political but professional demands.

Why has the Budapest Memorandum become synonymous with betrayal for Ukrainians? How close is the world to a nuclear disaster, and what steps can be taken to prevent it? Denys Bondar shares his insights.

Ilya Budraitskis — The distinction between socialism from above and socialism from below remains relevant not just to divisions among Russian leftists but the left globally.

Greg Yudin — There is no alternative on offer for Russia now and this is felt by both the masses and elites. But without a clear and coherent alternative, change is unlikely to come.

Richard Seymour on how crisis and catastrophe are feeding the far-right surge.

Robert Springborg on how the Egyptian dictator secures his violent rule.

Youngsu Won — North Korea is an enigma in many senses of the word, but leader Kim Jong Un’s decision to send troops to fight in Russia’s war on Ukraine shocked many in South Korea and internationally.

Ia Eradze, Luka Nakhutsrishvili and Lela Rekhviashvili discuss the roots of the Georgian uprising, its trajectory, and Georgia’s place in global capitalism and the imperialist order.

Michael Karadjis — There will be many struggles ahead, but for now Syrians are celebrating one of the most decisive and popular revolutions ever.

Gilbert Achcar explains the sudden collapse of the Syrian regime.

Joseph Daher discusses the situation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the desperate need to return to the original aspirations of the Syrian Revolution.

Ashley Smith — The Left, social movements, and unions cannot rely on the Democrats, who are responsible for Trump’s victory. Rather, it needs to build an independent resistance committed to fighting for our own demands.