Book Review: China Shakes the World
Now as the 21st century dawns, the leading correspondent for London’s Financial Times has visited China and returned profoundly shaken, mumbling figuratively 'I’ve seen the future and it is frightening.' He is fearful that China’s rise spells ill for the destiny of imperialism worldwide.
Japan: Communists Welcome Agreement of Six-Party Talks
The recent round of the Six-Party Talks in Beijing ended on February 13 after adopting a joint document stipulating that North Korea will shut down and seal the Yongbyon nuclear facility and accept IAEA monitoring and verifications and that other parties in response will carry out energy assistance to North Korea.
Britain: Communists Call for Social Investment, End to War
The UNICEF report on children’s well-being, the Oliver James study on mental health in modern society and the Bernard Matthews mountain of dead turkeys all point to the same conclusion – monopoly capitalism is making many of us more, stressed, ill or mad.
Cyprus: AKEL Rejects Turkey's Threats on Oil Exploration
After the government of the Republic of Cyprus signed last week an agreement with Lebanon for the facilitation of future oil and gas exploration in the region, following the last year's agreement with Egypt, Turkey and the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community reacted by launching threats.
Czech Republic: Communists Demand Referendum on US Radar Base
The Communists have been the only parliamentary political force in the Czech Republic which, already before the parliamentary elections, highlighted the real danger of a US military base or US radar station being set up at our territory.
The Struggle for African American Freedom Continues
The fight against racism is even more urgent today. There is nothing more important on the agenda of the progressive forces worldwide than the fight to end the scourge of racism from our planet. By racism I’m not just talking about a set of bad ideas and beliefs.
The Role of the National Negro Labor Council in the Struggle for Civil Rights
By 1951, 23 NLC chapters were established in major cities across the country. The NLC launched a national campaign to have a 'model FEPC clause' inserted into union contracts. The FEPC clause took its name from the Fair Employment Practices Committee established during the Roosevelt presidency.
Iran War Talking Points
Aiding a nation against a foreign invasion is not grounds for war. The US aided France against Germany and still brags about it. WMD possession is not grounds for war. The US has more of them than anyone.
Is Cuba Communist by Circumstance?
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been quietly pushing for Cuban reform. She chairs the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba (CAFC), in order to 'explore ways the US can help hasten and ease a democratic transition in Cuba.'
Palestinian Prime Minister Haniya Urges Quartet to End Aid Cutoff
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya called yesterday for ending a one year-old economic blockade of Palestine since his movement [Hamas] came to power in last January's parliamentary elections.
