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Issue 167 April 2013
Italy’s clowns: no joke for establishment parties Comedian Beppe Grillo and the Five Star Movement have taken centre stage following Italy’s general election in February. It is the latest, dramatic manifestation of the widespread rejection of establishment politics. CHRISTINE THOMAS reports on this new political phenomenon. In the first week of March share prices surged on the New York Stock Exchange followed by other major exchanges. Does this signify a revival of the global capitalist economy? The Financial Times was quick to note that "little of investors’ exuberance is reflected in core economic data". LYNN WALSH reports. Venezuela after the death of Hugo Chávez After a long battle with cancer, Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez died on 5 March 2013. His radical, populist policies and anti-imperialism helped transform the political situation both domestically and on the international stage. TONY SAUNOIS assesses the role of Chávez and the situation following his death. Why not take out an annual subscription online, and receive Socialism Today every month? Index 1-100: Click here for a complete index of articles from the first issue of Socialism Today to issue 100 |
Housing
Germany's Pirates
Portugal
The Provisional IRA
Energy policy
The Mexican Suitcase
Treasure Islands
Cinematic torture |