The transitional phase of the crisis: the era of riots
In December 2010-January 2011 the Arab-African revolt burst, and it turns out that it is going to be the historical catalyst for entering the ‘era of riots’, the transitional stage of this crisis. The reproduction crisis of the proletariat, and thus of capitalism, is defined as an important structural element of this period.
The UGTT: caught between struggle and betrayal
The Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT - Tunisian General Labour Union), the sole union in Tunisia up to now, has for many years played an ambiguous role as part of the dictatorial state apparatus with multiple links to the ruling party while being at the same time the centre of combative, independent trade unionism.
Tunisian committees to safeguard the revolution: the example of Bizerte
Since 14th January numerous committees to safeguard the revolution have been set up in many places throughout the country, with a variety of forms, constitutions and functions. Municipal bodies almost everywhere in Tunisia have been swept away, and temporary bodies for managing municipalities have taken their place.
Converti, Nicolò, 1855-1939 and anarchism in Tunisia
Understanding the period: class analysis and events in the Arab world
Mass mobilisation, ‘democratic transition’ and ‘transitional violence’ in Africa
Michael Neocosmos on how 'democratic transitions' are about handing power over to (often neo-colonial) 'experts'.