Defending the legacy in a new era. The year 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the Russian revolution. The 1917 revolution stands out as the greatest event in history – so far – though its significance […]
November 7th anniversary of workers’ taking power. Today (7 November) on the 99th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, we republish an overview of the momentous year by Clare Doyle, which was first published on this site […]
The decline of British imperialism and rise of the colonial revolution. Sixty years ago Egyptian president Colonel Nasser’s proclamation of the nationalisation of the Suez Canal was an electrifying rallying call for the country’s working […]
When workers fought arms in hand to end Stalinist dictatorship. On October 23rd, 1956, a mass demonstration in Budapest opened up twelve days of unprecedented revolutionary struggle. To mark the 60th anniversary of these dramatic events, […]
Attempted Stalinist counter-revolution speeds up capitalist counter-revolution
50 years ago the ’Cultural Revolution’ began in China.
Establishment forced to incorporate his legend into re-writing of history
Lessons of Militant vital for anti-austerity struggles today
1956 ‘secret speech’ a devastating blow to Stalinist regimes
900 days of siege in World War Two
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