Eric Toussaint

Opening march of the Porto Alegre Antifa Conference on March 26, 2026, with over 5,000 protesters. Photo: CADTM, cc.

The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist convergence — Between unprecedented success and major obstacles

Eric Toussaint — The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist conference marked a significant moment of internationalist renewal in a global context characterised by the far right’s rise and the proliferation of conflicts.
Opening March March 2026

The Anti-Fascist and Anti-Imperialist Conference: Achievements, challenges and opportunities (plus statements)

Manuel Rodriguez Banchs, Penelope Duggan, Israel Dutra, Antoine Larrache, João Machado, Reymund de Silva and Eric Toussaint reflect on the 1st Anti-Fascist Conference for the Sovereignty of Peoples. Plus statements from Fourth International and European Network for Solidarity with Ukraine.
Trump White House Archived

Trump, Putin and Ukraine: Towards a division of spheres of influence at the expense of the people

Eric Toussaint — Trump’s policy follows the classic logic of great-power rivalry: curb the Moscow-China rapprochement, keep the US at the centre of the diplomatic arena, and make Europe bear the cost of the war in Ukraine.
US slave trade

Western Hemisphere: A history of the United States written by war

Eric Toussaint — As the United States launches a new war against Iran it is important to analyse, from a historical perspective, US foreign policy.
Mao Nixon

China–United States: Asymmetrical rivalry from a historical and internationalist perspective

Eric Toussaint — We are witnessing a conflict between two superpowers that represent two distinct forms of imperialism.
Patriots of Europe

Trump, Europe and the international neo-fascist movement: From ideological support to political coordination

Eric Toussaint — US policy towards Europe has undergone a transformation under Trump, reflecting a desire for direct intervention in favour of far-right and neo-fascist parties or governments.
Trumps NSS

The new doctrine of US international policy under Trump: Neo-fascism at the helm of the world’s leading military power

Éric Toussaint analyses Trump’s National Security Strategy document, placing it in its historical, economic and ideological context.
BRICS Brazil summit

Why are the BRICS countries not condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza?

Eric Toussaint analyses the practical policies of the BRICS countries and the institutions they have established towards Israel and its genocide in Gaza.
Distribution of Ukraine's public external debt

Ukraine’s debt: An instrument of pressure and spoliation in the hands of creditors

Eric Toussaint — If Ukraine wants to fully regain its sovereignty, it must also free itself from the yoke of the creditors who are acting against the interests of the Ukrainian people.
America Latina en la encrucijada global Claudio Katz

The Latin American left amid China, the United States, late progressivism and the far right

Eric Toussaint — Claudio Katz's new book, Latin America at the Global Crossroads, concentrates on the continent’s relations with China and with US imperialism.
G7

G7 must suspend Ukraine’s debt repayments

Eric Toussaint — For more than a year, the leaders of the main powers allied against Russia have been unable to reach agreement on how to finance the war and reconstruction of Ukraine.
International Antifascist Conference

The uniqueness and importance of the I International Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre, May 17-19

Eric Toussaint — What is certain is that if we do not try to build a powerful international movement against the far right, the latter is likely to continue its advance and become emboldened.

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Artwork for Ecosocialism 2026 conference