anti-war
No to war, no to distortion: A critique of ‘limitless unity’ within the anti-Iran war movement
Mitra Mahmoudi discusses the dangers of blurring political boundaries between the anti-war movement and Islamic Republic supporters in the name of “broad unity”.
Opposing Western intervention and the Iranian regime
Samira Mohyeddin challenges dominant assumptions about Iran, questions the logic of external intervention, and reflects on the difficulties of sustaining a principled anti-war position in an increasingly polarized environment.
Two tactics in the anti-Iran war movement
Ali Keshtkar asks: how can Iranian socialists best oppose a war being waged against a regime they are in political struggle against?
Ultraleftism has never ended a war
Eric Blanc looks at how independent mass action — not posturing, purity, or Democratic deference — can help end wars.
(Video) Ukraine’s anti-imperialist struggle (plus statements on anniversary of Russia’ invasion)
A webinar marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s imperialist invasion of Ukraine. Plus statements by Sotsialnyi Rukh (Ukraine), Posle Editorial Collective (Russia) and Ukraine Solidarity Network (US).
Max Elbaum — We must resist every one of Washington’s might-makes-right policies, and fight for an entirely different relationship between the US and the rest of the world.
Worker Democracy argues the case for opposing US-China military competition while continuing to support Taiwan’s right to self-defense.
Interview with Boris Kagarlitsky from behind bars
Boris Kagarlitsky discusses prison life, the war, Stalinism debates, the state of Russia’s left media, “red imperialists”, prospects for a post-war political realignment and why he has no regrets that he did not leave Russia when he had the chance.
Partido Lakas ng Masa — Exercise Alon 2025 thrusts the Philippines into the frontlines of the US-led strategy to contain China, undermines sovereignty and endangers peace in the region.
Russia: The left and the anti-Putin opposition
Alexey Sakhnin & Liza Smirnova — To become the voice of millions of Russians weary of war, repression and inequality, the left needs a clear and compelling strategy.
Simon Pirani — With militarism and authoritarianism on the rise, the anti-war protests in Russia have international significance.
Australia: Fighting AUKUS in Wollongong
Alexander Brown reflects on Wollongong Against War and Nukes’ campaign to oppose militarism and the plan to turn Port Kembla into a nuclear submarine base.
