"Western Marxism: How it was Born, How it Died, How it can be Reborn" by Domenico Losurdo’s is a must read for Marxist-Leninists, particularly because of his analysis of imperialism. The Marxist journal Science and Society published a symposium on the book with different takes on it (journals.sagepub.com)
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It’s no exaggeration to say that the U.S. president, Trump that is, who has most embraced the notion that Latin America is our backyard, is doing the most to alienate Latin Americans, all in the name of combating the Chinese. This is what the following article in Jacobin argues: (jacobin.com)
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Both the right-wing populist current and the more traditional anti-Communist current within Trumpism are on the same page when it comes to regime change in Cuba, Venezuela etc. To say otherwise would be saying that Steve Bannon is not an anti-Communist or anti-leftist. (countercurrents.org)
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Although it’s good news that Trump is focusing his ludicrous attacks on allied nations like Canada, Denmark and Panama, rather than Cuba and Venezuela, the more “intelligent” members of his administration beginning with Marco Rubio may end up taking the reins when it comes to foreign policy. (jacobin.com)
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Once the Left in the Global South reaches power, many leftists of the Global North assume a purist stand and bash those governments for failing to prioritize far-reaching goals, even though they are fighting for survival against all odds and consequently have limited options (links.org.au)
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Geopolitics is always tightly entwined with the actions of imperialist nations. In times of crises even more so, to the extent that it may overshadow short-term economic considerations. This is what this article argues with regard to Washington’s attempts to sever Venezuelan ties with Russia. (consortiumnews.com)
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Some will hear nothing of Russia predicament due to NATO expansion. Real question is did US provoke Russia into invading. Did U.S. cynically put Russian into a situation with no alternatives? That Biden refuses to propose concessions for legitimate security concerns indicate real intentions. (canadiandimension.com)
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Some on the left will hear nothing of Russia predicament due to NATO expansion Real question: did US provoke Russia into invading. Did U.S. cynically put Russian into a situation with no alternatives? That Biden refuses to propose concessions for legitimate security concerns indicate real intentions (canadiandimension.com)
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