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“In Algeria, what is fundamental is the state”

Masis Kürkçügil, Mohammed Harbi — 2026-05-01T07:16:21Z

In this previously unpublished interview conducted in June 2012, shortly before the fiftieth anniversary of Algerian independence, historian and former FLN leader Mohammed Harbi traces Algeria's political trajectory from colonial formation to post-independence bureaucratic rule.

- Features / Fourth International, Algeria, Historical events and figures, Features

Understanding Fascism with Clara Zetkin

Stéfanie Prezioso — 2026-04-12T10:22:36Z

We are publishing a text by Clara Zetkin presented by the historian Stefanie Prezioso, taken from the book “Découvrir l'antifascisme” (Éditions sociales, May 2025).

- Features / Historical events and figures, Fascism

France: 1995 - the feminist conquest of the social movement

Ingrid Darroman — 2026-03-07T15:34:25Z

“At a time when we would like to see “surging” mobilizations in the face of an exponential rise of the far right, we take a closer look at what the feminist mobilizations of the autumn of 1995 can teach us about the possibilities of unity today.”

- Feminism / France, Women, Historical events and figures

Tribute to the internationalist communists deported to Buchenwald

François Preneau — 2025-10-26T10:56:13Z

On Saturday 11 October 2025, at the Buchenwald memorial and on the initiative of the association Les amis d'Arbeiter und Soldat, a tribute was paid to the internationalist communists deported to Buchenwald.

- News from around the world / France, Germany, Fourth International, Historical events and figures

Trotsky in Tijuana

Peter Veltmans — 2025-10-06T10:58:00Z

Books about historical topics can sometimes be a bit difficult. Often, the list of names, facts, anecdotes, and dates is so long that the reader risks getting lost. Moreover, the reasons behind events are not always very clear, nor always explained in a way that is easy to understand.

- Reviews section / Mexico, Reviews, Historical events and figures

The lesson of Indonesia

Fourth International — 2025-09-30T04:36:36Z

Statement of the United Secretariat of the Fourth International, March 20, 1966

- Features / Fourth International, Indonesia, Historical events and figures

Lessons of the Defeat in Indonesia

Alex de Jong, Ernest Mandel — 2025-09-30T04:36:21Z

Sixty years ago, on October 1, 1965 the Indonesian army set in motion its plans to seize power from president Sukarno and to destroy the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), one of the main forces supporting the president. In the article below, dated November 1965, Mandel criticized the political approach of the PKI in the preceding period. 

- Features / Indonesia, Historical events and figures

After the 1973 Coup in Chile

2025-09-15T11:47:03Z

Political Resolution from the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Socialist Party, Chilean Section of the Fourth International after the coup.

- Features / Fourth International, Chile, Historical events and figures, Features

The coup in Chile

United Secretariat of the Fourth International — 2025-09-15T11:47:00Z

The coup in Chile on 11th September 1973 was a chilling example of counter revolution, backed by Western powers. This statement from the Fourth International condemns the military take over. Below is a motion and an article from revolutionary socialists in Chile about the situation.

- Features / Fourth International, Chile, Historical events and figures, Features

The Chile Coup and after

Liga Communiste De Chile — 2025-09-15T11:40:00Z

The Liga Communiste De Chile, sympathising group of the Fourth International held an underground conference in Chile after the coup. The following is a translation of sections of the main perspectives document discussed at that conference.

- Features / Chile, Historical events and figures, Features