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International Viewpoint, the monthly English-language magazine of the Fourth International, is a window to radical alternatives world-wide, carrying reports, analysis and debates from all corners of the globe. Correspondents in over 50 countries report on popular struggles, and the debates that are shaping the left of tomorrow.
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Russia
Navalny’s Return and Left Strategy
22 January, by Ilya Budraitskis, Ilya Matveev, Kirill Medvedev, LeftEastRussia has had an eventful week and it’s not even finished. First, Alexey Navalny flew back to Moscow, then he was immediately arrested upon crossing the border, and the next day his team published a video illustrating Vladimir Putin’s own corruption and calling upon all citizens to come out to the streets against the government on January 23. What is the Russian left to think of all this? Navalny is certainly not its own, but should it stay away from the protests and the brewing political crisis?
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USA
Towards a Year of Crisis and Uncertainty
21 January, by Dan La BotzThe inauguration of Joe Biden as the USA’s 46th president on 20 January 2021 was characterized as a “return to normality” and that “democracy had prevailed”. What lies ahead?
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Arab Springs
After the Pandemic Subsides, We May See a Third Wave of the Arab Spring
20 January, by Ashley Smith, Gilbert Achcar“There’s still a very long way to go in this long-term revolutionary process. The good news is that people are learning what they’re up against and drawing lessons from both defeats and victories.”
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Netherlands
Why the Dutch Socialist Party Is in Crisis
19 January, by Alex de Jong“It is clear that if the SP persists in its current course, further isolation and decline are unavoidable. Forcing changes in orientation will be a difficult struggle. Considering the structural weakness of the Left, there is no guarantee of success.”
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Brazil
Bolsonaro is breaking the country: 200,000 dead, unemployment and poverty
18 January, by Esquerda Online“It is necessary to make 2021 a year of resistance and unitary action, on the streets - while respecting health standards - against this genocidal government. ”
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...and the rest of the current issue
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Puerto RIco
The 2019 Uprising Produces an Electoral Opening Toward the Left
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Bolivia
The Return of Democracy and an Uncertain Future
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Romania
First as tragedy, then as farce? AUR and the long shadow of fascism in Romania
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USA
Post-Election 2020: A Crisis of Representation
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Venezuela
Parliamentary elections – Results and prospects
Recently posted Debate
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USA - Debate
Desperado in the White House: Coup Fails, Trump Faces Impeachment
13 January, by Dan La Botzread article...“Our next problem will be Biden and the Democrats’ neoliberalism, but Trump is still the issue for the moment.”
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USA - Debate
Seven Theses on the Post-Trump Right and DSA’s Role in the Fight Ahead
12 January, by DSA Santa Cruzread article...“Our response must be different. It must emerge from our understanding of how this racist, anti-worker, anti-poor capitalist death machine can actually be overcome. That will require organizing, not lobbying. ”
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USA - Debate
The Invasion of Capitol Hill
11 January, by Cihan Tuğalread article...Decaying Institutions, Rightwing Insurrection, and the Need for a Mass Movement
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USA - Debate
Trump fanatics invade Capitol as his presidency disintegrates
11 January, by Jeff Macklerread article...“Humanity’s future also rests on the emergence and consolidation of a new and independent Black, Latinx and Native American leadership to champion the struggles of the most oppressed and exploited and establish democratic control of their communities while opening the way to the formation of independent Black and Brown parties in the political arena.”
Argentina
Argentina abortion: Senate approves legalisation in historic decision
December 2020
Argentina’s Congress has legalised abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy, a ground-breaking move for a region that has some of the world’s most restrictive termination laws.
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New issue of Amandla!
December 2020
The December issue of the South African journal Amandla! is now out.
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Hundreds of thousands against authoritarian policies: let’s continue to win
November 2020
“Today’s mobilization was incredible, like a huge awakening after months of political confinement.”
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Solidarity with the Collective Against Islamophobia in France
Statement by NPA
November 2020
The NPA protests against the Macron government’s intention to dissolve the Collective Against Islamophobia in France (CCIF).
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Faced with the war escalation: with the Saharawi people, for their right of self-determination and the end of the occupation
Statement by Anticapitalistas
November 2020
The current situation in Western Sahara is extremely serious and represents a qualitative leap and a historical event before which we cannot remain impassive.
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