Iran Ceasefire – Trump’s Biggest TACO
Less than an hour and a half before Trump’s apocalyptic threat that “an entire civilization will die tonight, never to return” risked becoming a horrific reality, Washington backed down. Trump announced that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The pause in the war provides at least a temporary respite for the people […]
Afghanistan-Pakistan War: Former Allies in Sharpening Conflict
As well as the escalating war in Iran, another dangerous conflict continues to rage in Asia. On 27 February, Pakistan’s Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif announced that the country was now in an ‘open war’ with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and announced “Operation Ghazab Lil Haq”, or “Operation Righteous Fury” in Arabic. This declaration followed an […]
Militarism and Patriarchal Violence Go Hand in Hand
Capitalism is a system maintained by state repression and violence, but it also relies on nationalism and patriarchal norms. Through media, education, political rhetoric, and cultural discourse, it normalizes the idea that working-class people have an interest in ‘defending one’s nation’. Patriarchal ideals like obedience, sacrifice, are imposed from above, but presented as shared values […]
Stop the Imperialist Offensive Against Cuba!
Imperialism out of all Latin America! Stand against pro-capitalist policies on the island, wherever they come from! Build mass struggle and raise the banner of international socialism and workers’ democracy! After the US military intervention in Venezuela, Cuba is in the crosshairs of U.S. imperialism. Trump wants to impose historic defeats on the peoples […]
France: Left Under Attack After Death Of A Far-Right Activist
A brawl between far right and left youth in Lyon, France resulted in the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, a far right activist, from a brain injury. Seven individuals, including one who was employed as an aide to French National Assembly Deputy Raphaël Arnault, have been charged in the attack. Arnault is a member of […]
Donate to Help Build International Socialist Alternative!
Starting 26 July, socialist activists from all across the globe will gather for International Socialist Alternative’s 2025 world school. ISA members will discuss perspectives for the world situation, lessons from our sections’ work, and much more. To prepare the sort of united, international fightback that is necessary to put an end to the capitalist system, […]
