Sonny Melencio — A socialist party will inevitably make compromises when dealing with reformist forces. The challenge is maintaining independent political struggle and freedom to criticise bourgeois and liberal allies.

Rasti Delizo explains the rise of new imperialist powers and faulty logic behind multipolarity, and argues for an anti-imperialism rooted in working-class solidarity.

Tariq Ali speaks to La France Insoumise leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon about Gaza, the US war drive against China and the French far right.

Rasti Delizo discusses the ongoing relevancy of Lenin’s theory of imperialism while outlining subsequent developments that need to be factored in.

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. 

Pedro Eusse outlines the Communist Party of Venezuela’s position on the Maduro government and responds to statements made by Steve Ellner about his party.

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.

Kevin Anderson delves into Karl Marx’s final writings to unearth key ideas of critical importance for socialists today.

Gabriel Hetland — The immense harm caused by US sanctions should not mean leftists give Maduro's repressive and predatory government a free pass.

Eleven Russian political prisoners have issued an appeal to all international leaders who care about the suffering of people for their beliefs.