socialist strategy
For an ecommunist alternative to degrowth and ‘luxury’ communism
Esteban Mercatante explains how capitalism is at the root of a “multidimensional” ecological crisis, and the need for an ecommunist strategy that takes us beyond the degrowth/ecomodernism divide.
On compromises with the ruling class and ‘lesser evil’ politics
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.
Rasti Delizo discusses the ongoing relevancy of Lenin’s theory of imperialism while outlining subsequent developments that need to be factored in.
Late Marx on colonialism, gender and indigenous communism: An interview with Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson delves into Karl Marx’s final writings to unearth key ideas of critical importance for socialists today.
Why another world is possible: Comments at a socialist rally in Berlin
Paul Le Blanc addresses the question: “What makes socialists believe that another world is possible?”
Paul Le Blanc on the indissoluble tie between reform and revolution.
From bad to worse: The new political setting and challenges for the Canadian left
Socialist Project — The growing threat of the right must be addressed. But this must not come at the expense of dissolving socialist politics into coalitions whose strategies have been responsible for the growth of hard-right forces in the first place.
Trump, fascism and the authoritarian turn
DK Renton — Rather than concentrating on applying the (at times, misleading) label of fascist to Trump, the important thing is to learn the lessons from historical antifascist movements to formulate a robust counterpolitics to the Trumpian agenda.
For revolutionaries, the period must be defined by the international fight against the far right
Thomas Hummel — The rise of the global far right defines our historical moment. Revolutionary socialists must revive the strategy of the united front to challenge this new authoritarianism.
On revolutionary strategy: From the early Comintern to Daniel Bensaïd
In this chapter from his forthcoming book, John Riddell offers a lucid presentation of the Comintern’s strategic orientation and a serious-minded engagement with Daniel Bensaïd thinking on such questions.
Oleksandr Kyselov — With a madman in the White House, all pretences have fallen away and raw power again reigns supreme. But if the left acts in a quick and determined manner now, it can help give peace a chance.
Ecosocialism 2025
