International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine

Defeat the Bolkestein directive!

Leonce Aguirre — 2006-01-30T19:09:42Z

Three weeks before the opening of the debate in the European Parliament, the mobilisation against the Bolkestein circular is becoming stronger. Preparations are under way for the demonstration that will take place in Strasbourg on February 11th, three days before the debate in the European Parliament opens.

- IV374 - January 2006 / European Union

Will Evo Morales Change Bolivia?

Jeffery R Webber — 2006-01-29T18:12:44Z

Jeffery Webber argues that the sceptics - leftists who are pessimistic about the prospects of Evo Morales leading a radical, reforming government - are probably right.

- IV374 - January 2006 / Bolivia

First Reflections On The Electoral Victory Of Hamas

Gilbert Achcar — 2006-01-29T08:21:17Z

The sweeping electoral victory of Hamas is but one of the products of the intensive use made by the United States in the Muslim world, since the 1950's, of Islamic fundamentalism as an ideological weapon against both progressive nationalism and communism.

- IV374 - January 2006 / Palestine

The tsunami - one year after

Niel Wijethilake — 2006-01-24T19:28:39Z

On December 26 2005, Sri Lankans commemorated the first anniversary of the disastrous Tsunami that brought fear and devastation that will remain and haunt their minds for many years to come. The Tsunami not only washed away human lives and homes but also represented a thundering blow to the economy that may take several decades to rebuild.

- IV374 - January 2006 / Sri Lanka

"The nationalisation of hyrdocarbons will be our first task"

Herve do Alto — 2006-01-21T16:39:48Z

After his unchallengeable victory in the presidential election of 18th December, the leader of the Bolivian peasants and indigenous people, president of the Movement towards socialism (MAS), Evo Morales, was interviewed in his campaign headquarter in La Paz by our correspondent in
Bolivia, Herve Do Alto.

- IV374 - January 2006 / Bolivia

Defending the SSP model - a reply to the SWP

Alan Thornett — 2006-01-18T19:03:40Z

The international perspectives document for the recent conference of the Socialist Workers Party (England and Wales) carries an attack on the Scottish Socialist Party and similar attempts to construct broad socialist parties. Alan Thornett takes issue with the document's approach.

- IV374 - January 2006 / New parties of the left

A bad internationalism - and unenlightened ideas about the Brazilian PT

Joaquim Soriano — 2006-01-17T20:43:48Z

In the October issue Francois Sabado welcomed the formation of the P-SOL as a left break with the Brazilian Workers Party (PT). Joaquim Soriano, of the Democracia Socialista tendency in the PT takes issue with his position

- IV374 - January 2006 / Brazil, New parties of the left

Where Does the Left Come From?

Magdelena Ostrowska — 2006-01-14T14:05:54Z

Magdalena Ostrowska interviews Boguslaw Zietek president of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions “Sierpien 80” and the Polish Party of Labour.

- IV374 - January 2006 / Poland, New parties of the left

Slum dwellers organise against demolitions

Maya Valecha — 2006-01-11T00:33:21Z

The recent spate of demolitions has brought slum dwellers together and an umbrella organization “Jan Aandolan” (People's Movement) has been formed. In its first state wide protest program, rallies and demonstrations were held on 21st December demanding Housing as the Fundamental Right.

- IV374 - January 2006 / India

The Case for Immediate Withdrawal

Gilbert Achcar — 2006-01-10T18:17:31Z

In this long interview with Bill Weinberg, Gilbert Achcar examines the case for Iraq withdrawal, the contending forces in Iraq and the historical background of the struggle.

- IV374 - January 2006 / United States (USA), Iraq, War drive/Anti-war movements