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Sam Gindin is the co-author of (with Leo Panitch). Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Federico Fuentes spoke to Gindin about the nature of the current tensions between states within global capitalism and whether China and Russia could replace the United States empire.

Ecosocialist activist and organiser Jess Spear argues that we need to place an understanding of the ecological crisis at the centre of our struggles, in order to move beyond capitalism and secure a future for humanity and the Earth.

Map of nuclear warheads by country

As Israel ramps up its threats on Iran, Syria and Lebanon, the campaign to abolish nuclear weapons has never been so urgent, writes Pip Hinman.

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Gaza Freedom Flotilla participant Helen O'Sullivan told Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s Susan Price that despite the setback in Istanbul, she and other activists are still determined to be onboard as the fleet carries out its mission.

emissions from power plant and inset image of Jason Hickel

Jason Hickel, progressive anthropologist and author, gave the following speech at the 50th Anniversary Congress on the New International Economic Order, held in Havana, Cuba from April 28 to May 1.

US flag with weapons

In Part 2 of our interview, Socialist Alliance national co-convenor and anti-war activist Sam Wainwright speaks to Federico Fuentes about the changing realities of imperialism today and what it means for building people-to-people solidarity.

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Global military spending has surged, according to the latest Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) research released on April 22, reports Kerry Smith.

boats in harbour

The international Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) sets sail in April to challenge the ongoing illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, reports Kerry Smith.

protest for Palestine in Boorloo Perth

The war on Gaza has become a radicalising force for millions of people around the world. Many are protesting for the first time and questioning the legitimacy of their governments for supporting genocide, argues Jacob Andrewartha.

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Critical theorist, feminist and author Nancy Fraser continues her conversation with Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Federico Fuentes, focussing on the role of expropriation and transnationals in modern imperialism, and the challenges facing anti-imperialists and anti-capitalists.

Container ship and port

Pedro Fuentes, a leader of the Socialist Left Movement (MES), a tendency within Brazil’s Socialism and Freedom Party (PSOL) speaks to Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Federico Fuentes about imperialism’s new phase, ecological crisis and international solidarity.

large area of forest logged and bulldozed

In part 2 of his interview with Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s Federico Fuentes, South African politial economist, author and activist Patrick Bond discusses some of the limitations in Vladimir Lenin’s views on imperialism and the need to incorporate the concept of "unequal ecological exchange" into any analysis of this defining feature of modern capitalism.