Political ideologies

Inclusive, accessible debate covering everything from political history primers to left party analysis to keeping tabs on the evolving far-right

Inclusive, accessible debate covering everything from political history primers to left party analysis to keeping tabs on the evolving far-right

  • A man in a suit stands on stage behind a podium, with other men in suits around him. A huge Georgian flag provides the backdrop

    Georgia: the people vs the billionaire

    Alex Scrivener explains why thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets in protest against the ruling Georgian Dream party – and why they need our solidarity

  • A huge crowd of people waving Syrian flags

    Syria’s turbulent transition

    Mazen Gharibah reports on the aftermath of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and how grassroots, civilian-led peacebuilding efforts are crucial to Syria’s future

  • A black and white close up stock photo of a stack of newspapers

    Blurred Lines: A view from the comment section

    From clickbait to culture wars, Rhian E. Jones laments the debasement of reader engagement in media comment sections – and its impact on journalism itself

  • Former US Vice President Kamala Harris standing at a podium in front of the American flag

    Enemy Feminisms – review

    Sophie Lewis sets out how to build a liberated, feminist world without ignoring feminism’s uglier side, writes Leah Cowen

  • A 16th century woodcut depicting armed peasants surrounding a knight

    The German Peasants’ War: 500 years later

    A half a millennia ago, the peasants of Germany rose in rebellion against their lords. Martin Empson examines why the revolt is relevant today

  • The flag of Kanaky (New Caledonia)

    Kanaky Rising: A timeline of struggle

    A 250-year struggle to liberate Kanaky (New Caledonia) from French colonial rule continues today. Gerry Hart traces the history

  • A fire engine with fire fighters along side and on top of it in the middle of a road, with burning buildings and bright fires behind it

    From the Ashes – review

    Grief and loss are inescapable parts of the fight for a better world, but Sarah Jaffe demonstrates that they are compatible with resilience and determination, writes Joana Ramiro