International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine

The Mirage of a Palestinian State

Gilbert Achcar — 2025-07-31T03:01:14Z

More countries recognizing a hypothetical entity called “State of Palestine” is positive in terms of its symbolic impact in recognizing the Palestinian people's right to a state, a right denied by most components of the Zionist establishment, especially the far-right Zionist spectrum that currently governs Israel. However, the meanings and implications of this recognition greatly vary with time.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Palestine

New Left party – an historic opportunity?

Dave Kellaway — 2025-07-30T17:02:24Z

An assessement of the opportunities opened by the launch of the new left party by former Labour MPs Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Britain, New parties of the left

Africa: The Club of Five and the Sociopath

Paul Martial — 2025-07-29T08:54:00Z

The return of the United States to the African scene is aimed at taking advantage of the continent's riches, a clearly stated objective of the Trump administration.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Africa, Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, Mauritania

The Islamic Republic at the end of its tether

Babak Kia, Collective — 2025-07-28T08:47:00Z

The US-Israeli military intervention against the Islamic Republic of Iran ended on 24 June 2025 after twelve days of intense bombing. This aggression, which has caused heavy civilian casualties, has considerably worsened the social situation in Iran.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Iran

Colonial violence in Namibia

Paul Martial — 2025-07-27T15:42:18Z

“Germany's recognition of the Herero and Nama genocide has been a lengthy process and remains marred by controversy over the issue of reparations. ”

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Namibia

Ukraine's New Cabinet: Neoliberal Reforms Threaten Wartime Solidarity

Vitaliy Dudin — 2025-07-26T11:05:01Z

Ukraine's first government reshuffle since Russia's full-scale invasion has brought Yulia Svyrydenko to power as Prime Minister, but this change offers little hope for ordinary Ukrainians facing wartime hardships. Rather than addressing critical shortages in defence resources and rising poverty, the new cabinet appears committed to accelerating neoliberal reforms that prioritise private capital over public welfare.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Ukraine

Rwanda-DRC: Peace agreed, people forgottenPeace agreed, people forgotten

Paul Martial — 2025-07-25T17:30:54Z

The peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda under the aegis of the United States is generally unfavourable to the Congolese side and remains fragile.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda

Racist riots in Murcia

Irene García Galán — 2025-07-24T08:08:00Z

Torre Pacheco, a Spanish town of 40,000 inhabitants located in the province of Murcia, has become the scene of large-scale racist violence since 12 July. Organized far-right groups are going there from all over the country to carry out veritable manhunts for North African men, and more particularly Moroccans. It is reminiscent of the images that came to us from the United Kingdom a few months ago.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Spanish state, Migration, Racism and Islamophobia

“War supports reactionary, capitalist and fascist forces and destroys lives, hopes and nature”

Elias Vola — 2025-07-23T18:45:58Z

The Roja Collective is an independent feminist, anti-capitalist and internationalist collective created in France following the Jina uprising in Iran in 2022, made up of women, queer people and members of the exiled diaspora. Elias Vola asked them for their opinion on the situation in the Middle East and in particular in Iran.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Women, Israel, Iran

A Major Change - The Anti-Imperialist Struggle Gains Strength Against Attacks from Trump and His Far-Right Allies on Brazil

Israel Dutra — 2025-07-22T16:44:28Z

In recent hours, Bolsonaro's legal situation has worsened, with a warrant authorizing searches of his properties, the imposition of an electronic ankle monitor, a ban on social media access, and other precautionary measures in response to his alleged conspiracy with Trump. (Revista Movimento)

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Brazil