Michael Pröbsting — There are glaring and growing contradictions between the official ideological justifications and actual foreign policies of Western imperialism.

Frederick Thon Ángeles, Manuel Rodríguez Banchs and Jorge Lefevre Tavárez put forward 18 ideas about the new world order, the dangers of rising inter-imperial conflict, and the need to build an independent pole anchored in the international working class.

Paul Martial — Mali, then Burkina Faso, and finally Niger have experienced coups d’état. Some see the coup leaders as new heralds of Africa’s liberation. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different.

Njuki Githethwa writes that the current regime in Kenya has been struck a devastating blow by the uprising of youth. But success will depend on how well placed social forces and revolutionary organisations are to extend this uprising.

Steve Ellner — María Corina Machado’s rise as the supreme leader of the Venezuelan opposition is part of a worldwide trend in which far-right leaders and movements have achieved major inroads.

The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine calls on the international community, trade unions and governments to strengthen their support for Ukraine as Russia continues its terrorist attacks and genocidal war in Ukraine.

Dave Kellaway looks at the results of the second round of the French parliamentary elections.

Danaletchumi Langaswaran — There are prospects for building solidarity, but left and people’s groups in the region must work together for it.

Naing Lin analyses the latest state of conflict, how the political narrative has changed and need for peace for all peoples in the struggle for Arakan freedom.

Richard Seymour — A majority without a mandate, and a landslide that isn’t a landslide. Labour won 64% of the seats with 34% of the vote, the smallest ever vote share for a party taking office.

Léon Crémieux — The far right is on the brink of an absolute majority following the first round of early parliamentary elections in France.

Armed with smartphones and dance moves, Gen-Z took to the streets to redefine Kenyan protest culture. Angela Chukunzira writes about a protest movement in Kenya that has changed the country.