Three Marxist political parties in Pakistan are coming together to merge into one party of the left. In retreat for many decades, this is an important first step for the revival of left-wing politics in Pakistan and strengthening the democratic politics of the country. A participant in this unity move explains the context and the challenges for the new united party of the left in Pakistan.
The latest Colombian peace process
3 November 2012, byPerhaps neither side is entering these negotiations with the loftiest of motives, but the outcome could still be positive for Colombians.