9 September 2016
Obama heightens antagonisms with China at East Asia Summit
By Joseph Santolan, 9 September 2016
Unable to enlist the Philippines or a reliable proxy from other ASEAN members, Obama was compelled to directly intervene.
Tensions between Washington and Moscow rise as Russia intercepts US spy planes over Black Sea
By Jordan Shilton, 9 September 2016
Whatever the precise cause of the incident, primary responsibility for the exacerbation of tensions lies with US imperialism and its NATO allies.
Turkey prepares joint action with US in Syria
Mounting evidence of British “boots on the ground” in Syria
ECB keeps monetary policy on hold as tensions grow
By Nick Beams, 9 September 2016
The European Central Bank has kept its monetary policy on hold but there are growing concerns about what it can do as deflationary pressures continue.
Wells Fargo bank fined for account and credit card fraud
By Nick Beams, 9 September 2016
Questions are sure to asked as to how a bank, supposedly with tight internal controls and reviews, did not know about the creation of two million fake accounts.
German army steps up military intervention in Middle East
By Johannes Stern, 9 September 2016
According to media reports, the German army will massively expand its presence at the Incirlik air base in southeastern Turkey.
Arbitration results in concessionary contract for US postal workers
By Hector Cordon, 9 September 2016
The contract recently imposed on members of the American Postal Workers Union by national arbitrators continues the attack on the wages, benefits and working conditions.
Long Island University-Brooklyn locks out 400 professors
By Daniel de Vries and Allen Whyte, 9 September 2016
LIU’s action marks the first time a university has used a lockout to impose concessions on faculty.
Long Island University faculty and students oppose lockout
By a WSWS reporting team, 9 September 2016
Chicago mayor plans to boost size of police force in response to social crisis
By George Marlowe, 9 September 2016
The call for greater policing and an escalation of law-and-order measures comes on the heels of growing public disaffection with the entire political establishment.
Milwaukee Democrats propose to dramatically increase size of police force following Sherman Park protests
South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy has global impact
By Ben McGrath, 9 September 2016
The company’s financial problems are a further indication of the economic instability facing the world economy.
Spanish economic recovery through savaging workers’ living standards
By James Lerner, 9 September 2016
Millions have been plunged into poverty as the wealth of the elite has soared.
Australian senator falls victim to anti-China witch-hunt
By Mike Head, 9 September 2016
Dastyari’s removal sends a wider message to the parliamentary elite that no dissent will be tolerated to the bipartisan policy of backing Washington.
Australian Greens signal pro-business agenda in portfolio appointments
By Oscar Grenfell, 9 September 2016
Greens leader Richard Di Natale installed senators with “fiscally conservative” credentials to key frontbench posts.
New Zealand: Daily Blog opposes jury trials in rape cases
By Tom Peters, 9 September 2016
The statement by the union-funded blog demonstrates how hysterical denunciations of “rape culture” are helping to strengthen the state and attack democratic rights.
New in French
Les pourparlers entre Obama et Poutine échouent, la guerre syrienne menace de dégénérer
Par Jordan Shilton, 8 septembre 2016
Les appels à l’aide humanitaire et à des zones de sécurité sont des prétextes transparents pour légitimer une vaste intensification de l’intervention impérialiste en Syrie.
Le Front de gauche appuie l’opération Français de changement de régime au Gabon
Par Stéphane Hugues, 8 septembre 2016
Mélenchon a rejoint une manifestation, qui a implicitement appelé à une intervention militaire de la France, l’ancienne puissance coloniale, pour renverser le président sortant Ali Bongo.
Les forces armées allemandes préparent des opérations intérieures
Par Peter Schwarz, 8 septembre 2016
En février prochain, les forces armées allemandes entreprendront pour la première fois des exercices sur le territoire national – un tournant politique et une violation manifeste de la constitution allemande.
New in German
Der Aufstieg der AfD und der Rechtsruck der deutschen Eliten
Von Peter Schwarz, 8. September 2016
Nach dem Wahlerfolg der Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern übernehmen die etablierten Parteien das Programm der ultrarechten Partei.
Weißes Haus hält an nuklearer „Erstschlag-Strategie“ fest
Von Andre Damon, 8. September 2016
Das Weiße Haus will offenbar an der nuklearen „Erstschlag-Strategie“ der Vereinigten Staaten festhalten. Das berichtete der langjährige Militär- und Geheimdienstinsider David Sanger am 6. September in einem Leitartikel der New York Times.
Nach Scheitern der Gespräche zwischen Obama und Putin droht Syrienkrieg zu eskalieren
Von Jordan Shilton, 8. September 2016
Bei den Forderungen nach humanitärer Hilfe und Schutzzonen handelt es sich um offensichtliche Vorwände, mit denen eine deutliche Verschärfung der imperialistischen Intervention in Syrien gerechtfertigt werden soll.
Hillary Clinton verurteilt russische „Einmischung“ in die US-Wahlen
Von Patrick Martin, 8. September 2016
Die demokratische Präsidentschaftskandidatin verschärft ihre Kampagne im McCarthy-Stil gegen den Republikaner Donald Trump, den sie als Verbündeten oder Handlanger von Präsident Wladimir Putin bezeichnet.
Elefantenrunde zur Berlinwahl – ein abstoßendes Schauspiel
Von Ulrich Rippert, 8. September 2016
Am Dienstagabend fand im rbb Fernsehen eine Diskussionsrunde mit zahlreichen Spitzenkandidaten für die Wahl zum Berliner Abgeordnetenhaus am 18. September statt.
Erdbeben-Katastrophe verschärft soziale Krise in Italien
Von Marianne Arens, 8. September 2016
Zwei Wochen nach dem Erdbeben vom 24. August in Zentralitalien wird klar, dass es eine menschengemachte Katastrophe war, hervorgerufen durch Korruption und Verantwortungslosigkeit.
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Perspective
Two months until the US elections: The political issues facing the working class
9 September 2016
Whether it is Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump who occupies the White House, the next administration will be one of war, austerity, repression and violence.
International Committee of the Fourth International
“You are a man of unimpeachable revolutionary integrity”
On the 75th birthday of Sri Lankan Trotskyist leader Wije Dias
By David North, 9 September 2016
In his greetings, David North reviewed the significance of the more than 50-year struggle for revolutionary internationalism waged by Wije Dias, the leader of the SEP in Sri Lanka.
Commentary
Canada’s pseudo-left Socialist Project propagandizes for US imperialism in Iraq
By Roger Jordan, 9 September 2016
Socialist Project is promoting an article by a former US State Department official that advocates a Kurdish state in northern Iraq because it would advance “America’s national interest.”
Greek PM Tsipras promotes nationalism, austerity at Southern European conference
By Alex Lantier, 9 September 2016
Amid protests against its austerity policies in Greece, Syriza is boosting the EU and trying to divert social anger along nationalist lines, inciting anti-German sentiment.
Clinton and Trump bow to the military
By Patrick Martin, 8 September 2016
“Stand Up against Racism”: A right-wing alliance in support of an SPD/Left Party/Green coalition government
By Katerina Selin, 8 September 2016
White House to maintain nuclear “first strike” policy
SEP (Germany) Election Campaign
Appeal by Berlin Senate candidate Andy Niklaus: Workers need their own party!
By Andy Niklaus, 9 September 2016
Andy Niklaus has worked for the Berlin Transport Company for 25 years and is running as a candidate of the Partei für Soziale Gleichheit in the Berlin Senate elections on September 18.
The repulsive spectacle of the Berlin Senate election television debate
By Ulrich Rippert, 9 September 2016
The debate took place Tuesday night between the leading candidates for multiple parties standing in the election to the Berlin Senate on September 18.
State election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
The right-wing threat in Germany and the need for a socialist party
Mehring Books
The Political Lessons of the Bernie Sanders Campaign and The Great Autoworkers Struggle of 2015
Mehring Books announces two new SEP pamphlets
7 September 2016
Mehring Books has published two pamphlets: one dealing with the political lessons of the Bernie Sanders campaign in the US and the other reviewing the great autoworkers struggle of 2015.
Science
Warming of Earth proceeding at unprecedented pace
By Bryan Dyne, 3 September 2016
Workers Struggles
Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa
9 September 2016
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
“Health care is a human right”
Minneapolis students express support for striking Allina nurses
By Matt Rigel and Anthony Bertolt, 8 September 2016
Minnesota nurses strike highlights militant mood of US workers
Detroit teachers angered by contract deal
By Marissa Ross, 8 September 2016
Tens of thousands of Australian public sector workers set to strike
By Oscar Grenfell, 8 September 2016
Socialist Equality Party (US)
Socialist Equality Party (US) 2016 Congress Resolutions
Perspectives and Tasks of the Socialist Equality Party
24 August 2016
SEP 2016 US Election Campaign
SEP US presidential candidates denounce war drive at Humboldt University meeting in Berlin
By our correspondents, 6 September 2016
SEP presidential candidate Jerry White speaks to workers at Detroit Labor Day event
By Shannon Jones, 6 September 2016
Socialism and the 2016 elections
Socialist Equality Party campaign launches fall election meetings
5 September 2016
SEP West Virginia candidate Naomi Spencer speaks on heroin epidemic
By Naomi Spencer, 5 September 2016
More on the SEP 2016 US election campaign »
Green Party presidential candidate seeks to corral antiwar sentiment
By Jerry White, 5 September 2016
The 2016 US elections
Clinton denounces Russian “interference” in US elections, calls for escalation in Syria
By Patrick Martin, 7 September 2016
The most unpopular candidates in American history
Trump outlines ten-point plan for mass deportations and martial law
Nothing revolutionary about Sanders’ “Our Revolution”
As Clinton escalates war threats, Sanders begins campaigning for Democratic nominee
The 2016 elections and the crisis of American democracy
More on the 2016 US elections »
Arts Review
Jason Bourne again
By Hiram Lee, 6 September 2016
War Dogs: Cry havoc? Or what exactly?
International Youth and Students for Social Equality
Join the IYSSE! Join the fight against war, inequality and the danger of dictatorship! Join the fight for socialism!
Statement of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality
27 August 2016
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