Russia

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.

As Syria’s map takes on new colours, Sarah Glynn looks at an extraordinary week of events and at the aims of the different actors, especially focussing on the evolution and nature of Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham.

To support Ukraine without setting off a wave of militarism, chauvinism and war profiteering, European Network for Solidarity with Ukraine sees its solidarity with the Ukrainian people in an antimilitarist perspective opposed to the rearmament of the imperialist powers.

Gilbert Achcar writes that after having remained relatively static for a few years, Syria has turned anew into a theatre of war. But while the future is murky at best, Leila al-Shami says Syrians can hope again.

Ashley Smith explores the practical implications of the rise of China for socialists and activists fighting for a better and more just world today.

Yuriy Samoilov provides a left-wing and trade union perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Vitaliy Dudyn discusses trends in labour relations before and after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and in the context of European integration.

Catherine Samary discusses the role of the left in French politics, how it has confronted the global “right-wing” turn and its response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Dmitry Pozhidaev — By integrating historical analysis, dialectical critique and a pragmatic vision for action, Boris Kagarlitsky’s new book offers a roadmap for reclaiming the future.

Jaime Pastor — An increasingly authoritarian neoliberalism is spreading, not only in the South but increasingly in the North, with the threat of a “reactionary acceleration”.

Boris Kagarlitsky — There is a danger in replacing the fight for the complete release of all political prisoners with the compilation of exchange lists aimed at freeing a few dozen relatively well-known individuals, while thousands of others remain behind bars.