The unveiling of BRICS 11 in South Africa has prompted global analysis, focusing on the potential game-changing implications of this development. BRICS 11 expands on the original BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The strategic bond between Russia and China aims to unite BRICS members against U.S. “diplomacy”, forming a united … Continue reading
The humanitarian catastrophe that has unfolded in Libya, including the devastating floods triggered by Storm Daniel, is a tragic outcome of a complex interplay between climate change and foreign intervention. This disaster has claimed the lives of possibly up to 20,000 people and displaced tens of thousands more. It is imperative to recognize that this … Continue reading
Third Way arranged an interview with a French union activist to better understand the ongoing pension situation protests and strikes in France. The proposed retirement reform law, called Proposition de Loi Pour la Réforme des Retraites (A proposed law for retirement reform.). It has been introduced by President Macron and his ‘Renaissance’ (formerly En Marche) … Continue reading
We’ve finally reached the moment supporters and migrant workers have been dying for. Say what you like about Qatar (or if you live there maybe don’t!), but attention now turns to the football. We can just enjoy the England victory over Iran and look forward to future games. Or can we? Should we? Qatar is … Continue reading
When Chile’s rejected constitution was drafted, the country looked to Switzerland for ideas on direct democracy. The rejected constitution was to replace the one used since the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, which had ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. In October 2019, large swathes of the Chilean population took to the streets to protest … Continue reading
In this essay, I will deal with the Kibbutz phenomenon from a purely political perspective, including my own experience of whether or not I found the Kibbutz to be a form of Socialism in Action, or a form of Actually Existing Socialism, to borrow the old CPGB line regarding the former Soviet bloc nations (plus … Continue reading