Global politics
Our in-depth analysis of worldwide events, campaigns and movements prioritises writers on the ground, exploring the critical trends shaping left-wing politics around the world.
Our in-depth analysis of worldwide events, campaigns and movements prioritises writers on the ground, exploring the critical trends shaping left-wing politics around the world.
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The growing threat of French fascism: Where next for the left?
Le Pen’s vote is now more geographically spread than ever before. An insular left needs to look beyond itself to respond, reports Selma Oumari
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The future of boycotts after Ukraine
Calls for state and civil action against Russia are an important shift in Western political discourse, writes Ben Jamal
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Russian feminist anti-war resistance
Activist Asya Maruket highlights the variety of ways in which Russian women are resisting Russia’s ‘special operation’ in Ukraine
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Hungary’s illiberal education
Victor Orbán’s far-right government in Hungary sees higher education as critical to the consolidation of the ruling Fidesz party’s grip on society. Dorit Geva reports
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Putin, NATO, and the nuclear threat
As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, Bruce Kent tells Hilary Wainwright about the culpability of NATO – and how different countries should be responding
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We must unite for peace and human rights across the old divides
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Dmitri Makarov and Mary Kaldor call for solidarity and dialogue between anti-war movements and across Cold War divides
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Egypt at 100 Years of Independence
Heba Taha explores the drastic political transformations of the Egyptian state 100 years since independence
