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Pitfalls of export-led growth
THE wisdom of pursuing a strategy of export-led growth has been discussed among development economists for at least half a century, ever since the so-called East Asian “miracle” started to be contrasted with the comparatively sluggish growth experience of countries like India that were pursuing, in the World Bank’s language, an “inward looking” development strategy.
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ExxonMobil wants to start a war in Latin America
It is clear that the Venezuelans who came to cast their vote on December 3 in a referendum on the Essequibo region saw this less as a conflict between Venezuela and Guyana and more as a conflict between ExxonMobil and the people of these two Latin American countries
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The dark side of SpaceX’s flight of innovation
While Elon Musk grabbed headlines again after Starship’s second test flight, his workers continue to toil under high stress and the lack of safety.
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Historic march demands an end to Canada’s complicity in Israel’s crimes in Palestine
100,000 people marched in the Canadian capital on November 25 to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the complicity of the Canadian government in Israel’s ongoing violence and colonization of Palestine.
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People across the globe disrupt “business as usual” for Palestine
International actions organized in solidarity with Palestine demanded an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza and an end to all aid to Israel.
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Republicans and Democrats unite to push for Assange’s freedom
Sixteen members of Congress signed a letter to President Biden urging him to drop the case against the WikiLeaks founder.
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In defiance of international calls to stop bombardment of Gaza, Israel extends airstrikes to West Bank
Israel announced it will not issue visas to UN staff after UN Secretary General António Guterres stated that the October 7 attacks by Palestinian resistance groups were not carried out “in a vacuum”.
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Health system in Gaza collapsing as fuel and medicine run out
The number of hospitals in Gaza shutting down operations is increasing, as Israeli attacks and limits on aid stop fuel, medicines, and supplies from reaching health workers
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Germany bans public grieving and solidarity with Palestine
Germany’s criminalization of solidarity with Palestine has taken on entirely new dimensions since October 7.
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10 points about Massa’s victory in Argentina
In light of a pleasant surprise for those opposed to a far-right victory in Argentina, Manuel Bertoldi analyzes this latest success and what it means for the Argentine left.
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International uproar following mass raids and arrest of Indian journalists
There has been an outpouring of solidarity following the raid and arrest of journalists in India, who have been targeted as a result of baseless accusations published in the New York Times.
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50 detained, over 100 homes raided in sweeping crackdown on press freedom in India
Indian authorities carried out mass raids and detentions under the guise of the draconian UAPA on the morning of October 3, 2023.
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In final declaration, G77 rejects “digital monopolies” and calls for “reform” of the financial system
The summit in Havana ends with document that also highlights the role of technology for development.
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Colombia and Mexico call for new international anti-drug policy
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Mexican President AMLO condemned the US militarized war on drugs, and called for a new international anti-drug policy from a non-militaristic vision, which promotes social justice and attention to the root causes
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Mass protests against French troops intensify in Niger as the deadline for their withdrawal approaches
France refuses to withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger, and reiterates its threat of supporting military invasion by ECOWAS, while the regional bloc itself is “determined to bend backwards to accommodate diplomatic efforts”.
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Books are not a crime! Solidarity with Toko Buku Rakyat in Malaysia
The International Union of Left Publishers expresses solidarity with the Toko Buku Rakyat bookstore that suffered a raid by officers looking for “The Communist Manifesto”
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2023 is already the deadliest year on record for Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says UN envoy
The UN’s Middle East envoy, Tor Wennesland, said over 200 Palestinians have been killed in the Occupied West Bank this year. He blamed “unilateral acts” by Israel, including increased settlement expansion, demolition of Palestinian homes and other structures, and settler violence
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Maui wildfire devastation exposes the legacy of colonialism
The worst natural disaster in Hawaiian history is still blazing, where Indigenous residents are being pushed out of their homes.
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What’s happening in Niger is far from a typical coup
The recent wave of coups in West Africa must be understood in the context of widespread discontent with the ruling elites and their collaboration with imperialism.
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Ruchell Magee wins his release after 67 years in shackles
At 83 years old, U.S. political prisoner Ruchell “Cinque” Magee is to be released following a lifetime spent under the boot of oppression.