What Happened to the French Left?
Many thought the Parti de gauche would reinvigorate the French left. Why has the effort failed?
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Socialist in Name Only
The Socialist International has long embraced capitalism in some of its worst forms.
The Alternative in Cuba
The resumption of US – Cuban relations is a real victory. But Cuban workers face renewed economic liberalization with little political opening.
Juan Perón’s Many Heirs
Ahead of Sunday's elections, the Argentine left is operating in a political landscape still dominated by Peronism.
Gambling with the Euro
Freeing Greece from its neoliberal straitjacket will require exiting the euro.
A Different Kind of State
Leo Panitch on Syriza, party building, and how socialists should approach state power.
Syriza and the Radical Break
Syriza’s leadership is operating under difficult conditions. How should we interpret its actions, and what would an alternative look like?
Seven Lessons from Greece
Since taking power, Syriza hasn’t accepted what’s been imposed, but instead fought to create a new political landscape.
Dangerous Days Ahead
Alain Badiou and Stathis Kouvelakis in conversation on Syriza and whether a radical break from the eurozone is possible.
Too Much Oil
Taking on climate change will require massive state investment and the destruction of the fossil fuel industry.
Colombia’s Future Is at Stake
With the Right threatening a fragile peace, today's elections are the most important in Colombia’s recent history.
Greece: Phase Two
Greek MP Costas Lapavitsas on the economic barriers ahead for Syriza and the challenges of eurozone exit.
Beyond Alberta
Progressive victory in Alberta only illuminates the need for a broader challenge to neoliberalism across Canada.
Eduardo Galeano (1940–2015)
Eduardo Galeano was a man of letters who lived a life of resistance.
Podemos and the Paradigm Shift
Podemos emerged in resistance to Spain’s political establishment. But what are the limits to its populist strategy?
Cuba’s Challenge
What did the Cuban Revolution accomplish and where can it go from here?
Obama Is No Coward
President Obama didn't fail because he lacks courage. He failed because he represents the country's most powerful interests.
Turkey After Gezi
Today's Turkish elections are occurring in a political environment transformed by the Gezi Uprising.
Don’t Mourn “Democracy Promotion”
The National Endowment for Democracy is a vehicle for Putin-style foreign meddling. Yet some liberals are now bemoaning Trump’s assault on the organization.