US imperialism

Trump is looking to consolidate his populist base without challenging corporate power
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.

Useful enemies: On anti-imperialism and Israel’s war on Iran
Behnam Amini — A principled anti-imperialism must centre on working-class political interests, as well as the interests of oppressed and minoritized social groups.

TatuyTV (Venezuela): Unity and criticism in times of imperial siege
TatuyTV — We must never lose sight of the historic enemy, but neither must we forget the socialist horizon along the way.

Defending Venezuela’s sovereignty from a working-class perspective
Salvador De León looks at the situation facing Venezuelan workers and trade unions, the Nicolás Maduro government’s economic policies, and defending sovereignty from a working-class perspective.

Long wave theory, globalisation’s end, and the coming crises: An interview with William Jefferies
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.

Imperialism, repression and resistance: The long war against Kurds in Iran
Like other conflicts in the Middle East, Iran’s troubled relations with the US and Israel — and with Iranian Kurds — have their roots in imperialism, writes Sarah Glynn.

Prioritizing great power rivalry with China: Trump’s strategy to reassert US dominance
Despite the chaos, confusion and faction fights, the Trump administration is united behind one project — escalating imperial rivalry with China — argues Ashley Smith.

Anti-imperialism and Maduro’s Venezuela: Myths and facts
Dante Espinoza takes a look at the available data on Venezuela’s economy and communes to see how well claims the Maduro government is progressive and anti-imperialist stack up.