Osama assassinated, but war continues The death of bin Laden changes imperialism’s war aims in Afghanistan not one jot; nor does it change the nature of the resistance there. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s problems will continue to escalate so long as its government is trying to ride two horses at once.
The true face of ‘humanitarian intervention’ in Libya The blatant and repeated attempts to assassinate Colonel Gaddafi and his entire extended family are blowing ever more holes in the story that imperialism’s mass bombing campaign is aimed at ‘protecting civilian lives’.
The battle of Stokes Croft The sudden eruption of violence in inner-city Bristol is a clear indication of the huge groundswell of popular resentment building just below the surface in ‘we’re all in it together’ austerity Britain.
Defend Syria against imperialist aggression The vicious campaign to overthrow the anti-imperialist regime in Syria must not be allowed to succeed.
Death of reggae star Smiley Culture Another extra-judicial execution by the police for the crime of being black?
Mumia’s death sentence overturned But the struggle to free one of the world’s best-known political prisoners goes on.
Leaks reveal more uncomfortable Guantánamo truths The US’s complete disregard for human rights is highlighted once again.
Veteran leaders call for peace in Korea Former US president Jimmy Carter welcomed in Pyongyang, but snubbed in Seoul and Washington.
