Latin America
Latin America: Latin America in revolt against neo-liberalism
Neo-liberal policies have been a catastrophe for the Latin American masses.
Around the world
Germany
Germany: cwi comment and analysis – A decisive moment for the left
The World Cup parties could not hide the growing unpopularity of the German government or popular fears of what the future holds.
Pakistan
Pakistan: Peasants uprising on military farms
"In order to understand this struggle it is important to look at the historical background."
Singapore
Singapore: A historical background
In the 1950s, Lee Kuan Yew formed a political association with the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) which had been able to amass and maintain a huge following among the working class.
Austria
Austria: “No to Bush & Co.”
Mass protests against Bush visit to Vienna
Singapore
Singapore: People’s Action Party consolidates power but dissatisfaction grows
The recently concluded general election on 6 May in Singapore was considered an exciting election, at least by Singaporean standards.
USA
US: cwi comment and analysis – ‘empire’ in crisis
The United States is the strongest power the world has ever seen.
South Africa
South Africa: The Soweto uprising 1976
The struggle for social liberation continues
Israel / Palestine
Palestine: Palestinian Authority on the brink of civil war?
Palestinians recently interviewed in the press described their life in Gaza and the West Bank as like "living on the set of a horror film".
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Civilian bus tragedy could mark return to full-scale war
Early in the morning on Thursday, 15 June, two claymore mines exploded destroying a bus packed with farmers, workers and children.