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.


Jiannan Shi reports on China’s internet censorship – and the creative ways people are finding to sidestep it

The anti-globalisation movement was born at much the same time as Red Pepper. James O’Nions reflects on its rise

Shezan Renny recalls her experiences of becoming politically aware and involved in local organising – from Hyderabad to Haringey

Israel has escalated its bombardment of Lebanon, killing over 3,000 and displacing millions. Mahdi Zaidan analyses Israel’s strategy – and the relation of Hezbollah to the people of Lebanon

Ahead of the US election, Sarah McKinley and Dana Brown argue that to save democracy, we first must democratise the economy – with community wealth building the way forward

The US presidential election offers an illusion of choice when it comes to supporting genocide, argues Seraj Assi

Stephanie Leah Simmons Wood speaks to the Loita Maasais fighting ‘demarcation’ and navigating threats to tradition, corporate interests and opportunities for women’s empowerment





