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US imperialist “masters of war” exposed in Yemen conflict
Nick G.
The masters of war (“those who make the big bombs”) have been exposed in leaked US State department documents showing a cruel indifference to human suffering in Yemen. The Houthis, a Shiite Muslim community within Yemen, launched a movement in 2004 to overthrow a pro-US and pro-Zionist government. ...
Korean Peninsula: US imperialism losing initiative as two Koreas move closer
(Contributed)
The high-level diplomacy taking place between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Democratic People's Republic of Korean (DPRK) is an important development for the Korean people. The peninsula has been divided for decades while the Cold War has burned very hot; the ROK was, and remains, part of US-led ...
By all accounts the war on Syria may be coming to a close. With the help of Russia and Iran, the Syrian government may be able to mount an assault on the last stronghold of the US, Turkey and Saudi backed rebels in Idlib (There can be little ...
US imperialism and violations of Antarctic neutrality
(Contributed)
As United States defence and security planning increasingly concentrates upon the threat posed by China to its traditional hegemonic position, previous decisions taken by the Pentagon during the Cold War about Antarctica have now become problematic.
The problem remains particularly sensitive by being linked to the US space program. ...
Nick G. Prison officers at the Adelaide Remand Centre walked off the job yesterday to protest at the State Liberal government’s plans to privatise the facility. Under capitalism, prisons are part of the coercive apparatus of the state, yet as employees and union members, warders are entitled to fight for ...
Union amalgamations must enhance the independent working class agenda.
(Written by union members from several industries)
Recently the CFMEU amalgamated or merged with the Textile and Clothing Trades Union and the MUA. From an industrial occupational coverage perspective, it appears a strange amalgamation with a maritime worker, building site worker and clothing factory worker obviously performing very different work. ...
Asia-Pacific: US imperialism downgrades diplomacy, boosts military preparations
(Contributed)
The downgrading of two important Asia-Pacific regional diplomatic meetings by the United States and Australia has revealed a changing emphasis on relations with China.
The downgrading, however, should not be interpreted as the US displaying a declining interest in regional affairs.
To the contrary, the US-led diplomatic initiatives have ...
The eastern half of Australia is in the grip of severe drought. New South Wales is 100% in drought, with 20% of the state in severe drought. In July less than 10 mm of rain fell in the West, North West and Central regions. The drought is claimed ...
Australia and Huawei: a bit more than meets the eye
and (Contributed)
Moves by the Australian government to not allow China's Huawei telecommunications equipment manufacturer involvement with the planned 5G network are a direct result of the US-led attempts to restrict opportunities for Chinese economic and commercial growth, and has specifically highlighted the importance of Australia within their regional foreign ...
Nick G. Small, but well-organised rallies are occurring in China to demand the release of young female labour activist Shen Mengyu who was taken from her parents by three unidentified males in Shenzhen on Saturday August 11. Shen (left) is a graduate in mathematics and computer science, but took the ...
New US bases in Argentina to strengthen its global domination
(Contributed)
The announcement that US imperialism has planned new military bases in Argentina indicates revised military planning with three main considerations.
Firstly, Argentina has historically been a central regional hub for 'US interests'. During the period 2003-15, however, 'US interests' were threatened by centre-left governments in Buenos Aires.The present Trump ...
Under a class system like capitalism, a system run by and for the benefit of one class over another, can society’s laws, rules, and legal institutions ever be truly “fair” and “independent”? This is an important question that workers should ask themselves when thinking about the ongoing Change ...
Anning speech: racism and division must not be allowed!
Mark A.
On the 14th of August 2018, Fraser Anning, senator and Katter's Australian Party member, gave his controversial maiden speech to an almost universally negative reaction. This is largely due to his abhorrent comments regarding the nature of immigration, calling for a “final solution”, a plebiscite with which the ...
Regional Areas Hard Hit By Rising Utilities Prices
Ned K.
Australia has developed unevenly as a capitalist economy dominated by foreign owned corporations and finance capital. In the 21st Century, the large eastern seaboard cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have grown and absorbed or attracted most of the population growth of the country. This has reached the ...
“Jobs You Can Count On” Campaign Narrative Can Unite Workers
Ned K.
The ACTU and two of its affiliates, United Voice and National Union of Workers all use 'Jobs You Can Count On" as a campaign narrative to unite workers in action. As with the Your Rights At Work campaign there are those within the union movement who see ...
We reprint a report from Red Dawn August 2018, the information bulletin of the Marxist-Leninist Communist Party (MLKP) Turkey/Kurdistan on the guerrilla resistance to the Turkish Erdogan dictatorship (aka the AKP/Palace regime). The fighters of the MLKP army are testimony to the logic of history, namely, that oppression breeds resistance, ...
A survey of Australian Millennials by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) has found that the majority of young Australians (58%) view socialism favourably compared to less than a fifth (18%) who view it unfavourably. Millennials are defined as those born between 1980 and 1996. The report mirrors ...
