United States

Paul Le Blanc — It is essential for committed revolutionaries not simply to be satisfied with superficial characterizations of the Democratic Socialists of America, but rather to comprehend the actual significance of this organization.

Sam Gindin — Absent a left alternative, the US Empire decline’s is just as likely to increase nationalism and its dangers, from naïve working-class alliances with their bourgeoisies to devastating wars.

Behnam Amini — A principled anti-imperialism must centre on working-class political interests, as well as the interests of oppressed and minoritized social groups.

Posle — Trump’s negotiations have evoked mixed emotions: hope for an end to the war, but also anxiety about its consequences and the terms of the potential deal.

Paul Le Blanc reflects on what he could learn from the current state of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the possible way forward after participating at its recent National Convention.

Laura Wadlin charts DSA’s transformation from fringe force to national phenomenon — and the fights along the way.

William Jefferies explores the usefulness of long wave theory for understanding the current moment, how globalisation reshaped the world economy, and the coming period of crisis.

Nasrin Parvaz discusses the fallout of the recent US-Israeli war on Iran and the Islamic regime’s response.

Despite the chaos, confusion and faction fights, the Trump administration is united behind one project — escalating imperial rivalry with China — argues Ashley Smith.

Araz Bağban — In their desire to push back imperialism, some leftists ignore everything else, including the right of 90 million Iranians to determine their own destiny.

Despite severe restrictions on political prisoners, Boris Kagarlitsky continues to analyse global developments. Here, he offers a sharp and often ironic reflection on the dynamics behind Trump’s return to power.

Paul Le Blanc on finding a persuasive rhetoric and demands going in the socialist direction that make sense to people.