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Venezuela: Burnt Dragon
How the collapse of the old elite and the social gains of the Bolivarian Revolution under Chávez were undermined by internal contradictions and the ‘Dutch Disease.’ The crash in oil prices combined with harsh U.S. sanctions pushed Venezuela under Maduro into hyperinflation, a humanitarian crisis, and a neoliberal turn aimed at preserving the ruling order. A look at the ‘burned dragon’ caught between internal failure and imperialist aggression.
In light of recent events
Colonial Peace
734 days of genocide, likely hundreds of thousands dead and an obliterated Gaza later, Donald Trump announces: “War is over”. The 20-point plan cements all the contradictions that first led to October 7 – this colonial peace could hardly be more absurd.
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Venezuela: Burnt Dragon
Revolution, corruption, collapse. A petro-state breaking apart under oil dependency, internal failure, and external U.S. aggression.
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Colonial Peace
The 20-point ‘peace plan’ cements all the contradictions that led to October 7th — this colonial peace could hardly be more absurd.
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“German unity”; We aren’t celebrating.
On the massive suffering that accompanied German reunification and how its mistakes continue to shape Germany today.
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Nepal – Peoples war betrayed
How the Nepali ‘Maoists’ Destroyed the Revolution and Left It to the Ruling Order.
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Cuba: In spite of everything.
The history, conditions, mistakes and achievements of the Cuban revolution – from José Martí till today.
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Gaza Is Occupied
75% of Gaza is illegally occupied under international law. The capture of Gaza City would complete the genocide. Despite losses, the Palestinian resistance remains strong – collective punishment does not break it.
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Once a Terrorist, always a Terrorist
Al-Jolani militias kill Druze in Syria – using ISIS symbols. The US continues to support him. Consequences for Rojava, parallels to Bin Laden, Israel’s role.
Essential works
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Venezuela: Burnt Dragon
Revolution, corruption, collapse. A petro-state breaking apart under oil dependency, internal failure, and external U.S. aggression.
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Nepal – Peoples war betrayed
How the Nepali ‘Maoists’ Destroyed the Revolution and Left It to the Ruling Order.
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Cuba: In spite of everything.
The history, conditions, mistakes and achievements of the Cuban revolution – from José Martí till today.
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U.S. Imperialism and the Iranian Revolution
The imperialist overthrow of Mossadegh was the direct cause of the Iranian Revolution and of anti-Americanism in Iran.
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The Puzzle Piece: Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas is the key piece to understanding the division of Palestine, the rise of Hamas, the decline of Fatah, and the events of October 7.
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PKK – History and New Beginning
History and “dissolution” of the PKK, and what its future means for the Kurdish people’s movement.
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Part 1: History of Kashmir from Antiquity to the Early Modern Period.
Lahore, Sikh, Dogra – The History of Kashmir from Antiquity to the Early Modern Period.
