World Economy
World economy: “Central banks are flying blind”
Increasing concerns and contradictions
Comment & Analysis
Comment & Analysis
Spanish civil war: Opening the mexican suitcase
Recently discovered photos of the Spanish civil war
Cyprus
Euro crisis engulfs Cyprus: How was prosperity so suddenly transformed into penury?
The Troika’s bail-out package is an economic and social disaster for the people of Cyprus.
World Economy
World economy: Behind the stock market surge
In the first week of March share prices surged on the New York Stock Exchange followed by other major exchanges. Does this signify a revival of the global capitalist economy?
Comment & Analysis
Review: Offshore banking business
"Treasure Islands: tax havens and the men who stole the world" by Nicholas Shaxson
Cyprus
Cyprus/EU: Eurozone back in turmoil
No trust in capitalist government! No austerity for the Euro! Kick out the Troika! For a socialist alternative![Updated article, 25 March]
World Economy
World economy: Optimism at Davos based on reality?
IMF and World Bank reduce growth predictions
Comment & Analysis
Review: Bringing the BNP to book
Review of Bloody Nasty People: The rise of Britain’s far-right, By Daniel Trilling
Comment & Analysis
Film review: Les Miserables
A film about revolution and the appalling injustices of society – but the message is about individual salvation through love.
Comment & Analysis
Film Review: Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln
The massive social struggles around the civil war bring up important issues that are played out in the continuing battles today to end racial, class, sexual and gender exploitation under U.S. and global capitalism.