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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After the Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Ewa Jasiewicz considers the impact of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and its violent raid by Israel, in Palestine, Israel and internationally
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Beyond Berlusconi
Populist, authoritarian, xenophobic and sustained in office by a corrupt electoral system – but Silvio Berlusconi’s government isn’t the only one in Europe that can be described this way
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Hizbullah: Home-grown in Lebanon
Responding to the discussion on political Islam begun in the previous issue of Red Pepper, Bilal El-Amine considers the experience of Hizbullah in Lebanon
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Afghanistan: a brief history
Understanding Afghanistan today is only possible by looking at it in the context of the part played by the competing imperial powers in its past. Jane Shallice offers a guide
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Pouring oil on Lebanon’s fire
The Paris conference to provide ‘aid’ to Lebanon sent a clear message: if you are on the verge of civil war, make sure you privatise and pay your foreign debt
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Was High Court DSEi ruling aimed at stifling Bush protests?
Activists are increasingly worried that a High Court ruling made in October has given police the green light to use anti-terrorism laws to clamp down on people’s right to peaceful protest
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Caribbean Cold War
As the US runs roughshod over international law, Harold Pinter demands justice for Cuba. Eleanor Janega and Jane Holgate contribute their views.
