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  • Are human rights universal?

    The U.S.’s cynical misuse of human rights

    Originally published: Friends of Socialist China on July 10, 2022 (more by Friends of Socialist China)

    Global politics seems to be moving in two opposite directions. On the one hand, the U.S. and its closest allies are stepping up their efforts to consolidate and expand U.S. hegemony. On the other hand, the countries of the developing world, the socialist countries and the formerly-colonised countries are increasingly united in their efforts to promote multipolarity, multilateralism, sovereign development, and democracy in international relations.

  • No to a new Monroe Doctrine in the Pacific

    No to a new Monroe Doctrine in the Pacific

    Originally published: Friends of Socialist China on May 5, 2022 (more by Friends of Socialist China)

    The Anglo ruling classes have gone into a state of frenzy over a recently-signed security agreement between the People’s Republic of China and the Solomon Islands.

  • A Chinese Sinopharm vaccine preparing for use in Peru

    China plays a crucial role supporting progress and sovereignty in Latin America

    Originally published: Morning Star on December 2021 (more by Morning Star)  |

    In the last two decades, economic links between Latin America and the People’s Republic of China have been expanding at a dizzying rate.

  • Can Syria Avoid the Fate of Libya and Iraq? Interview with Issa Chaer

    Carlos Martinez

    Dr Issa Chaer is a member of the Syrian Social Club (based in England). Carlos Martinez: Thanks very much for agreeing to be interviewed.  You have been very active in spreading information about the Syria conflict.  Can you explain why you have chosen to give so much time and energy to this cause? Issa Chaer: […]

  • Interview with Ammar Waqqaf Regarding the Crisis in Syria

    Carlos Martinez

    Ammar Waqqaf is an independent Syrian political analyst based in England. Q: Why do you think the western powers are so keen to see regime change in Syria? A: Western powers would be fools not to exploit such an opportunity to turn a key regional player from an opposing side into an allied one.  Achieving […]

  • El Salvadoran Government and Social Movements Say No to Monsanto

    Carlos Martinez

    On the morning of Friday, May 6th, President Mauricio Funes of El Salvador’s left-wing FMLN party arrived at the La Maroma agricultural cooperative in the department of Usulután for a potentially historic meeting with hundreds of small family farmers.  Usulután has often been referred to as the country’s breadbasket for its fertile soil and capacity […]

  • Plan Colombia: The Real Destabilizing Force in South America

    Carlos Martinez

    In surveying US press coverage of the recent tensions between Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, one might come to the conclusion that Colombia has become the victim of the wrath of its evil next door neighbor, Hugo Chavez.  Once again, the media spin machine has been turned against Venezuela, bypassing a contextual analysis of the situation […]

  • Antena 3 and YouTube Censor Debate on Non-Renewal of RCTV License [Antena 3 y YouTube censuran un debate sobre la no renovación de la concesión a RCTV]

    Carlos Martinez

    Todos los grandes medios de todo el globo alzaron su voz contra el gobierno democrático de Venezuela por la no renovación de la licencia de la televisión RCTV.  Las continuas irregularidades en su funcionamiento y, el apoyo al golpe de estado no eran obstáculos para conservar su frecuencia, ya que la “libertad de expresión” de […]

Monthly Review Essays

  • Ruy Mauro Marini’s Contribution to the Political Economy of Imperialism
    Torkil Lauesen

    In “The Dialectics of Dependency,” Ruy Mauro Marini developed a theory of dependency and unequal exchange that is still invaluable today.

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    Harry Magdoff Isabel Crook and Harry Magdoff.

    An Exchange from 2002–⁠03

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