Capitalist crisis / A call to arms: This May Day, fight together against imperialism

Workers’ parties sign international revolutionary anti-imperialist manifesto.

Korea / Kim Jong Un: North Korea’s future depends on strong science and tech

The DPRK is determined to advance its development and raise living standards, despite the continual pressure of wargames and sanctions.

Ireland / The Irish electorate cry out against austerity and bring reunification closer

The future is bright; the future is green.

Afghanistan / Afghan war: after 18 years is there finally an end in sight?

Just as in Vietnam, the mighty USA has spent incalculable blood and treasure trying to enforce its will, and has signally failed.

Palestine / Deal of the century: US and Israel will reap a bitter harvest

One unintended consequence of the ‘deal’ is a new impetus toward a united front of Palestinian organisations.

Syria / Turkey plays with conflagration in Syria

If Erdogan isn’t careful, he could find himself in outright confrontation not only with Syrian but also Russian armed forces.

Iraq / Did Trump threaten to kill Iraq’s prime minister?

Corporate media have failed to report the allegation that Trump threated the Iraqi PM and people if they refused to follow US orders.

Civil liberties / Craig Murray: Assange’s armoured glass box is an instrument of torture

‘They are attempting to make him kill himself – or create the conditions where his death might be explained away as suicide.’

Civil liberties / Craig Murray in the public gallery: Assange hearing day 4

The British state is lying about the validity of the US extradition treaty – and it knows it.

Civil liberties / Craig Murray in the public gallery: Assange hearing day 3

The sham show-trial at Woolwich reveals how brazenly our rulers will flout their own rules when it suits them to do so.

Civil liberties / Craig Murray in the public gallery: Assange hearing day 2

It has been demonstrably proved in court that the US knows its own charges against Assange are untrue.

Civil liberties / Craig Murray in the public gallery: Assange hearing day 1

This shameful show trial is being exposed by one of the few people in the court who is prepared to tell the truth to the outside world.

Civil liberties / John Pilger: Julian Assange must be freed, not betrayed

Australia and Britain are helping to get the WikiLeaks editor extradited to the USA, which is preparing a lifetime of torture for the ‘crime’ of exposing the truth.

Civil liberties / UN: Britain and US guilty of torturing Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning

This illegal and brutal repression must not be allowed to succeed in its aim of terrifying workers into submission.

Venezuela / Venezuela’s foreign minister: ‘Lenin’s definition of imperialism was correct’

Workers’ representatives from the five continents meet in Caracas to forge ahead with world anti-imperialist struggle.

Iran / Self-identifying ‘communists’ blame Iran

Self-defence is no offence; those who really want to stop war must stand with the resistance.

Iran / US imperialism digging its own grave ever faster in the middle east

Slavishly supported by Britain as it does so.

USSR / International communists on the attack against anti-Stalin lies

Workers will never find courage in their own strength until they have learned to see through the exploiters’ lies about socialism.

Iran / Britain is acting as the US’s sanctions lapdog; will it follow into all-out war?

If the British imperialists fall in line with the US’s drive to war against Iran, they will share the bitter fruits of humiliation and defeat with their partner in crime.

Iran / Stop the US drive to war with Iran

Red salute to axis of resistance General Soleimani; imperialists out of the middle east!

Iraq / Iraq stands at a crossroads

Who is attempting to manipulate the just anger of the Iraqi people and why?

USSR / Stalin and the Bolsheviks of Transcaucasia, part 2

How the communists led the fight against aggressive nationalism and established peace and socialism in the Caucasus.

North Africa and Middle East / Cheap drones and the shifting strategic balance in west Asia

British politics / The Brexit election and the death of Project Corbyn

What lessons can workers take from the last four years?

Nicaragua / Nicaragua: Amnesty’s travesty of hypocrisy

Another shameful report from those who peddle ‘human rights’ lies to justify imperialist war.

Bolivia / The coup in Bolivia: why was Morales targeted?

What lessons can workers learn from the events in Bolivia?

USSR / Why do we celebrate the October Revolution?

Workers need to take inspiration from the achievements of October; an example that our rulers would prefer us to forget.

China / Hail the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China

We wish the Chinese people success in overcoming their enemies in the future as they have done in the past.

Climate change / From climate change to regime change

From Brazil to Bolivia and Venezuela: how the environment has become a tool of coercion.

Bolivia / Stop the coup; defend President Evo Morales. Hands off Bolivia!

As Latin America’s masses struggle to throw off the yoke of imperialist control, the US has intervened once more to overthrow a popular government.

Working-class history / Avtar Jouhl: lifelong class fighter against racism

Comrade Avtar reflects on a life of struggle in the IWA and the trade unions from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Syria / Syrian army curbs Turkish aggression, restores sovereignty, humiliates USA

Will Kurdish separatists finally learn the lesson that they are entirely disposable to the imperialists?

Film and TV / Film review: Joker

A real controversy, a true subversion, or merely a storm in a teacup?

Syria / Trump pulls US imperialist troops out of Syria – as promised

Why has this huge step towards Syria’s total liberation been greeted with such howls of rage by those on the self-identifying ‘left’?

Civil liberties / Julian Assange in court: unmistakable signs of torture

Unless Julian is released shortly he will be destroyed. If the state can do this, then who is next?

China / Building a prosperous and environmentally-conscious society

A first-hand view of China’s march forward.

China / Comrade Isabel Crook recieves friendship medal from People’s China

Our party’s honorary president was one of six recipients of the presigious award, along with Raúl Castro.

Yemen / Saudi Arabia takes a flogging

The Saudi dog has been beaten in full view of the US lion; and if the lesson is lost on imperialism, it may find itself embroiled in a fight that will undermine its very foundations.

USSR / Stalin and the Bolsheviks of Transcaucasia, part 1

How the revolutionary communists established themselves as the leading force against tsarist oppression in the Caucasus.

China / The Chinese revolution: ‘One of the greatest moments in human history’

Packed London meeting celebrates 70 years of New China and pledges support for its people and government.

China / Defend China’s liberty as you would defend your own

Workers everywhere must take a stand against the latest ‘colour revolution’ attempt by our imperialist rulers against a sovereign nation.

Venezuela / British communists join march and rally in Caracas

International conference calls on workers everywhere to refuse to cooperate with the imperialist aggression against Venezuela.

Venezuela / British workers support Bolivarian government and people of Venezuela

British progressive organisations stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters under attack in Venezuela.

Germany / Buchenwald camp bans memorial for one of its most famous victims

Ernst Thälmann was a role model for unbroken resistance to Nazi terror, even under the most brutal conditions.

World history / A visit with Isabel Crook, lifelong soldier of the revolution

Memories of a life lived in the service of the people.

Iran / Unions call on British government to send in the gunboats

What would Bob Crow have said to the ITF’s blindly acquiescing in the war games of our imperial masters?

Syria / Syria looks to its future while US imperialism yearns for the past

After eight years of bloody war aimed at shoring up its control over the middle east, the US has achieved exactly the opposite.

Venezuela / Venezuela comments on UN’s ‘human rights’ report

Bolivarian government refutes baseless slanders in politically-motivated UN report.

Iran / False flags flying over Hormuz strait

President Trump has yet to light the fuse on the war his hawks are pushing. If he does, the US will live to regret it.

China / Hong Kong government withdraws proposed extradition legislation

The real aim of the protestors is to prevent the reunification of Taiwan with China, and, if possible, to try also to separate Hong Kong from the motherland.

China / China’s resistance to the US trade war

Defensive measures by the People’s Republic are accelerating the very process the US has been trying to halt.

Syria / Syria fights on

Only total liberation will allow the country to rebuild a tolerant society and solve the problems that imperialist invasion has created.

Civil liberties / Julian Assange facing extradition to the United States

Why is the WikiLeaks founder being targeted now, and what happens next?

Ireland / The IRA plan to kill Michael O’Dwyer

Irish national archives releases letter showing the close fraternal links between the Irish and Indian liberation movements.

Syria / Headlines for Baghuz; silence for al-Hol as US tries to keep its foothold in Syria

Imperialist media continue to ignore or distort the plight of civilians trapped in US-controlled refugee camps.

Civil liberties / Free Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning!

Injustice and oppression will never be defeated unless at every turn they are resolutely resisted, whatever the cost.

Syria / Trump whistling in the dark over Isis defeat claim

If Daesh is truly defeated on the ground in Syria, it is to the eternal credit of the Syrian army and people, not US imperialism and its hirelings.

Yemen / The tempering of Yemen’s resistance

The Stockholm agreement is a milestone in the long struggle of the Yemeni people for freedom.

USA / US imperialist scrapping of INF treaty aimed against both Russia and China

US imperialist hawks are deepening their preparations for all-out war with Russia and China.

Syria / Syria clears away remaining obstacles to liberation

And the more she advances, the harder becomes the imperialists’ task of keeping together the tissue of lies that was woven to justify their barbaric invasion.

Science and technology / China charts new territory: the dark side of the moon

Workers of all countries felt a justified surge of pride when the PRC’s lunar probe made a successful landing on the dark side of the moon.

Media / Assange nominated for the Nobel peace prize

Irish peace campaigner calls for the WikiLeaks’s founder to be recognised for his services against warmongering imperialism.

Venezuela / It is imperative to halt the imperialist military adventure against Venezuela

Cuban government calls on progressive people everywhere to unite to defend Venezuela’s independence and freedom.

Working-class history / Constance Markievicz – class traitor, Irish republican and working-class hero

London rally salutes the memory of Britain’s first woman MP.

Cuba / Cuba 60: Hasta la victoria siempre!

Progressive humanity continues to cheer the incredible achievements of the tiny island nation, made in the teeth of the imperialists’ determined and unceasing aggression.

Divide and rule / Letter: Identity politics v class politics

If our political activities don’t threaten imperialism, we need to think again about what we are doing.

British politics / Challenges facing communists in Britain today

Objective conditions for the creation of a revolutionary movement are improving, but much work needs to be done to take advantage of those conditions.

Yemen / Yemen fights back against US-backed Saudi aggression

Despite raining death and destruction and causing horrific suffering to the Yemeni people, the Saudis are no closer to winning their barbaric war.

Palestine / Zionism is a racist and antisemitic tool of imperialist policy in the middle east

It is not the anti-zionists who are guilty of antisemitism, but the zionists themselves. Accusations meant to silence opposition to Israel’s fascistic nature must be resisted.

British politics / Beware the drive to WW3 with Russia and China

If war is not avoided by workers making revolution first, then we must turn the coming war into a civil war to shake the warmongers off our backs.

Syria / No cooperation with imperialist war crimes in Syria

Refuse to help with the war effort; full support to the resistance!

Cuba / Workers must continue to stand in solidarity with revolutionary Cuba

Comrade Fidel may have gone, but the Cuban revolution lives on, and deserves the support of progressive humanity.

Korea / Support the just cause of peace and reunification in Korea

The only real impediment to Korean reunification is the occupation of the south by US imperialism.

Syria / Idlib: Syria stays its hand

With or without the assistance of the west, Syria will rebuild. It is winning the war and will win the peace.

USSR / October Revolution 101: the future belongs to communism

October changed the world forever, and the genie can never be put back in the bottle. Only socialism offers a decent future free from crisis, poverty and war.

British politics / Anti-war work in Britain

If we want to build an effective anti-war movement, we must work to smash the hold of the imperialist lie machine on workers' minds.

South Africa / ANC proposals for land redistribution

The proposed measure, aimed at bringing more land back into the ownership of black South Africans, is long overdue.

Palestine / US-zionist ‘deal of the century’ – a slap in the face for the Palestinians

Trump's much touted 'new deal' for Palestine is no deal at all, and only brings closer the day when Israeli zionism will collapse completely.

Korea / US recalcitrance fails to impede progress towards reunification

The DPRK's resolute stance and skilful diplomacy has dealt a telling blow to US attempts to isolate the country.

Syria / Army moves to liberate Idlib as US faces waning authority in the region

Islamic State in Syria has been vanquished, to the great consternation of the imperialists, who now stare complete defeat in the face.

Namibia / European holocaust had roots in Africa, now Namibia is suing Germany

The genocide committed against the Namibian Herero and Nama people sheds light on the Nazi holocaust of jewish and other European peoples in WW2.

Korea / Our party’s internationalist tasks: support for revolutionary Korea

Why do we support the revolutionary government in Korea? How does this connect with our revolutionary tasks here at home?

British politics / Our party’s internationalist tasks: building a revolutionary party

What does it take to make a revolution here at home?

British politics / Profiteers of war: how working-class kids die to keep the rich rich

A former soldier's compelling call for non-cooperation with imperialist war.

Laos / Our party’s internationalist tasks: support for revolutionary Laos

The Lao people are pressing ahead to develop their country, with plans to turn it into a powerhouse for generating renewable energy.

Venezuela / Our party’s internationalist tasks: support for revolutionary Venezuela

Despite all obstacles, Venezuela continues to make gains, and progressive people everywhere must give every possible support to its struggle.

Venezuela / Message from President Nicolás Maduro

"I will devote all my future years and days to you, comrades, beloved comrades. Continue struggling; in permanent struggle."

Venezuela / Solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution!

President Maduro targetted by right-wing assassins in the service of US imperialism.

Nicaragua / Open letter to Amnesty International by a former prisoner of conscience

Nicaragua’s economic model represents an existential threat to the neoliberal economic order imposed by the US and its allies.

Nicaragua / Sandinista government under threat from imperialist stooges

‘The audacity of success’ has once again placed Nicaragua in the crosshairs of US intervention.

Syria / Syria advances to liberation

The Syrian people are standing firm against all the plots and intrigues by which imperialism hopes to cheat them of their victory.

Palestine / The Great March of Return and the zionist murder machine

Israel will act with impunity until decisive collective action is taken against it.

Palestine / The defiance that launched Gaza’s flaming kites cannot be extinguished

Israel's fleet of F-16 fighter jets are equipped to take on many foes but not the humble kite.

Media / Bringing Julian Assange home

John Pilger on the significance of WikiLeaks and the rage of US imperialism against its founder.

Venezuela / Resounding success for Nicolás Maduro in presidential election

The Venezuelan masses are fighting back valiantly against US imperialist attempts to bring about regime change.

Syria / The liberation of eastern Ghouta

Imperialism is fighting a failing endgame.

South Africa / Tribute to Comrade Winnie Mandela

The mother of the South African nation has died, but her legacy continues to inspire new generations in the struggle for complete national liberation.

Venezuela / President Maduro and communists reach ground-breaking accord

Joint action plan by communist and socialist forces in Venezuela is a blow to imperialist attempts to overthrow the progressive government.

Zimbabwe / Tribute to Comrade Robert Mugabe

A sad end to an illustrious life in the service of the oppressed masses.

Syria / Liberation of Aleppo is reshaping the middle east

The total failure of US imperialist policy in Syria has been made clear at the Astana peace talks.

Palestine / What more can we do for Palestine?

“In our thousands, in our millions, we are all Palestinians.”

Korea / Korean leader determined to preserve an optimistic faith in the future

The people of the DPRK stand proud in defence of their socialist homeland.

Syria / Syrian president: ‘defeat of the terrorists is the west’s defeat’

The following are extensive excerpts from an exclusive interview given by President Bashar al-Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic to the Russian international television channel RT, first published on 14 December 2016. Proletarian has made minor corrections to the translation for clarity.

Cuba / Farewell Comrade Fidel Castro. Eternal glory to you!

The world mourns the passing of a great revolutionary leader, and celebrates the many enduring achievements of the revolution to which he dedicated his life.

Venezuela / Venezuela: Maduro takes control

As the corporate media churns out sensational headlines about food shortages, the Venezuelan government stands by its word and starts to take control of production and distribution.

Venezuela / Maduro ‘ready to radicalise the revolution’

Imperialist and comprador sabotage can only be countered by the rule of the proletariat.

Syria / Patriotic forces consolidate their gains

Confusion and disintegration reign amongst the imperialist-backed ‘opposition’ as Syria and her allies strengthen their position.

Syria / Resistance turns the tide

Forward movement on the diplomatic front has only been achieved as a result of the heroic struggle waged by the Syrian Arab Army and its allies.

Syria: Imperialism on the back foot

Russia’s fraternal aid to Syria continues to expose the false narrative of western politicians and media regarding the fight against fundamentalist terrorism.

Australia / Ray Berbling: a life in struggle (1935-2015)

Ray was a dedicated Australian Marxist-Leninist and a lifelong friend of the the Soviet Union.

Korea / Ri Ul Sol, hero of the Korean revolution (1921-2015)

Revolutionary veteran fighter and leader dies aged 94.

Working-class history / What did the Indian workers do for us?

Harpal Brar gives a short history of the significant contribution made by the IWA (GB) to the British working-class movement, and points the way forward.

Editorial: Russia backs the Syrian people

Imperialism raises the stakes in Syria

Meanwhile, crude attempts to manipulate public opinion proliferate.

The last thing Lebanon needs is a phony ‘Arab Spring’

Regime change under the present conditions would be a disaster for Lebanon.

Venezuela / Venezuela under attack as next election approaches

The imperialists and their local stooges are once more pulling out all the stops to sabotage the economy and subvert the people’s will in the hopes of bringing to an end the revolutionary movement towards socialism that is being led by the government of Nicolás Maduro.

USA / US Party for Socialism and Liberation announces its 2016 presidential campaign

We are happy to reproduce the following statement from the PSL.

Cuba / A new victory for the Cuban revolution

After re-establishing diplomatic relations with the US, the lifting of the blockade, among other matters, will be indispensable for the normalisation of relations.

Leaflets / Black and white: unite and fight

Workers of the world, unite. You have nothing to lose but your chains. You have a world to win!

Ukraine / Anglo-US imperialism ratchets up its bellicose stand against Russia

As inter-imperialist contradictions sharpen, some trade unionists are already campaigning for a defence of the imperialist fatherland.

Syria / MI5 and the jihadists: an unholy alliance

Britain's secret services and reactionary islamists united against Syria.

Ireland / Sinn Féin stands alone against austerity

North and south of the border, Sinn Féin is proving to be the only large party that takes a sincere interest in the welfare of the masses.

Americas / Turmoil in Argentina as US imperialism struggles to regain its lost paradise

A tale of banksters, fraudsters, vultures and black ops.

China / Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – another challenge to imperialist hegemony

Thieves fall out.

Poetry / Poem: Of Mine and Me

Working-class history / Downton Abbey, the Jolly George and Stop the War

Please, if we ask you nicely, will you? Pretty please?

Cuba / Cuba special: 50 years of revolution

Workers must stand shoulder to shoulder with the Cuban people in their heroic defence of Cuban independence and socialism.