imperialism

Content about imperialism – states attempting to assert their power and influence over other states – and struggles against imperialism.

Bombing of Vietnam, 1965, public domain

The Planetary War of the United States of America

Extensive analysis of the capitalist world system, inter-imperialst rivalries and war in the current epoch from a 'bordigist' perspective written in 2001.

Anti-imperialism and the Iranian revolution

Arya Zahedi looks at the problems associated with anti-imperialist ideology during the Iranian revolution to cast light on struggles against the…

Gang warfare in the Gulf

Libertarian/council communist group Subversion argue against support for either side in the Gulf War.

My Reaction to Osama bin Laden’s Death - Noam Chomsky

We might ask ourselves how we would be reacting if Iraqi commandos landed at George W. Bush’s…

10 Hard Truths About Veterans Day

A good way to remember Veteran's Day is to remember the long list of ways US veterans have suffered and continue to suffer at the hands of the U…

The Iranian Threat - Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky discusses Iran and the prospects for peace in the Middle East.

Venezuela and the postcolonial post-racism of the international left

A recent exchange with a particularly unpleasant member of the international prochavista left…

The war in DR Congo: behind the slaughter and looting stand imperialist interests - IBRP

Article from 2008, looking at the interests of various factions involved in the…

General perspectives on the capitalist development state and class struggle in east Asia

American left communist Loren Goldner on the capitalist development of east Asia,…

Race and the Enlightenment part II: The Anglo-French Enlightenment and beyond

American left communist Loren Goldner's history of the origins of race and racism. Part Two of Two.

Race and the Enlightenment part I: From anti-semitism to white supremacy, 1492-1676

American left communist Loren Goldner's history of the origins of race and racism. Part One of Two.

The Patriot War in Florida: Manifest Destiny, Slavery, Covert Intervention, and U.S. Imperialism

Historian Adam Wasserman's account of the Patriot uprising in 1812 East Florida, a…