Politics
History, International relations, police, Politics
A Cold War Enigma: Who Began East Europe’s Stalinist Purges?
From 1948—1954, a paranoid Stalin oversaw massive purges in Eastern Europe's Soviet-bloc countries. But did the CIA exploit his paranoia to 'weaken communism'?
Ukraine — The War Escalates
In recent days the war in Ukraine has escalated. The situation now is more alarming than ever. Hostilities are no longer confined to Ukrainian territory. There have ...
Economics, Politics, Technology, War
How the Military-industrial Complex Works
Andrew Cockburn, The Spoils of War: Power, Profit and the American War Machine. Verso, 2021 In this book Cockburn lays bare the inner workings of the military-industrial complex ...
Solidarity Forged From the Chains of Slavery
By Alan Johnstone February is black history month. With conservatives challenging Critical Race Theory, there’s one thing we must always remember when studying history — it is the victors ...
Before and Without Marx: Chartist Thought
The ideas of Marx did not arise out of thin air. They grew out of the works of many others before him. Here we focus upon the independent thought that developed within the working class and that Marx would incorporate into his own conception of the world around him.
Trump’s ‘Blue-collar’ Image
Donald Trump still struts on the American political scene. It seems probable that he will stand again for president in 2024. This article considers one important aspect of his popular appeal – his carefully cultivated ‘blue-collar’ image.
International relations, Politics, War
We Don’t Need This War
This is a translation of an article by a member of the Petersburg branch of the Russian group LSA, who's been engaged in discussions with members of the SPGB.
Immigrants: How Many Is Too Many?
How many immigrants can the United States accommodate? -- asks Alan Johnstone (SPGB)
