Exceptionally well-informed book on the nature of colonialism, its ongoing impact on many peoples and the necessity to make amends for its violent ravages and exploitation
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Valuable insight into the struggles against imperialism, the quest for economic justice, and the challenges faced by leaders attempting post-colonial nation-building
Elkins’ book is another step in revising our understanding of the British imperial past and challenging the attitudes that underwrite our current society
Two recently published books, one on the role in Africa of the US and the other on the Soviet Union on the continent provide greatly contrasting perspectives as well as significant additions to the historiology of Africa’s plight under colonialism and it its post-colonial years, writes Bob Newland
Ray Bush reviews a collection of essays that are relevant for understanding the constraints and opportunities for radical African transformation in the 21st century.
Sylvia’s decision to take up the cause of a little-known (in England) African country was much appreciated by Black activists in Africa, the West Indies, Britain, and America - and can only be understood in the context of her anti-racism and anti-imperialism, writes Mary Davis
Big capital in the imperial metropoles still exert a vice-like grip on Africa’s economies and peoples but national liberation forces are developing a new agenda, writes Jonathan White
It’s time for a new foreign policy! It’s time for non-alignment! - Read the editorial of Liberation Journal Summer 2023
Imran Khan's political reputation has suffered tremendously, and his political future seems to be in doubt. Long jail time or exile? History repeats itself, writes Pervez Fateh
Intervention by Professor Ervand Abrahamian at the Liberation webinar held in May 2023 - full transcript.
Peace, democracy and social justice are core to the ethos of May Day and central to the campaigning priorities of Liberation. These goals will only be achieved through solidarity action and unity amongst the workers of all nations.
The view of the President of Socialist Party of Zambia on the second Summit For Democracy in Africa, hosted by the US
The ICJ applies double standards and practically no action is taken against the USA, NATO countries and their allies. True for Iraq and true for the Chagos Archipelago
Interview with Shireen Al-Adeimi, a Yemeni-American scholar and activist, 8 years into the Yemen conflict
Liz Payne celebrates the ‘Mother’ of Viet Nam whose remarkable life has been inextricably bound with the struggle for the peace and freedom of her country
The legacy of dividing nations and seeding permanent conflict following the retreat from Britain’s occupied colonies requires an open discussion without fear or favour, argues Harsev Bains
Sevim Dagdelen on an international conference in Havana bringing together social activists, intellectuals, parliamentarians, artists and academics from 80+ countries
The invasion of Iraq made the world a more volatile and dangerous place. The lessons of what happened in Iraq on this day 20 years ago must be acknowledged
John Foster on how US aggression on China, NATO enlargement and the resulting war in Ukraine have influenced geopolitical shifts in the Middle East
The twenty first century scramble for Africa is no less significant than that of the nineteenth century and is potentially even more dangerous, argues Steve Bishop
"Support, solidarity, and urgent action are needed more than ever to prevent escalation to a new disastrous war in the Middle East," writes Dr. Aqel Taqaz.
At Liberation meeting in parliament women speakers called for solidarity with struggles for equality, freedom and justice
Israel has erected "a formal, full-fledged apartheid regime," the editorial of Haaretz newspaper said
Britain’s territory on Cyprus formed a key part of NATO’s surveillance and nuclear capabilities in the Mediterranean during the Cold War
Speech by Sevim Dağdelen at the Conferencia por el Equilibrio del Mundo, Havana, Cuba, 26 January 2023
Sudanese progressive politician, Fathi El-Fadl, comments on the important developments that have taken place in Sudan over recent weeks.
It's time to step up campaigning to promote, protect, and uphold human and democratic rights in Iran; to help send a clear message to the ruling regime in Iran that it will be held accountable for its abuses of these rights; and to reassure the long-suffering Iranian people that their calls and hopes are not in vain, and that they are not alone
Payam Solhtalab writes on the passing of Hebe de Bonafini, the iconic co-founder of the Association of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina.
“Colonial past – Neo-colonial present? International Relations in the Light of War, Sanctions and International Law”, Lecture by Sevim Dagdelen
Payam Solhtalab gives an overview of the ongoing popular uprising in Iran, the reasons behind it, and warns of the looming spectre of another brutal regime crackdown.
The book widely illustrates the terrible role of colonialism in Southern Africa throughout the 20th Century, how the colonial powers worked to continue their dominance of the region.
A former senior political figure and diplomat in Afghanistan on the domestic and international political situation, the prospects peace, security and human rights
Steve Bishop assesses the prospects for a new agreement with Iran and the implications of failure to reach a deal.