Questioning October
Lenin and the debates that shaped the Russian Revolution have been misunderstood by friends and foes alike.
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The Lies We Tell About Lenin
Lenin and the debates that shaped the Russian Revolution have been misunderstood by friends and foes alike.
When the Bolsheviks Created a Soviet Republic in the Donbas
The Donbas is at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s claim that Lenin divided Russia to create Ukraine. Yet the region’s real history shows how much the Bolsheviks struggled with demands for national autonomy amid the collapse of the tsarist empire.
The Real Vladimir Lenin
Ninety-nine years after the Russian Revolution, let’s free Lenin from distortions of all types.
The World Survived the Cold War Because It Feared Nuclear War
Many thought that, with the end of the Cold War, the world had seen the last of big-power nuclear brinksmanship. But the Ukraine crisis has revealed that leaders have forgotten the lessons of that era.
Solidarity With Ukraine Doesn’t Mean Calling for More War
Vladimir Putin’s criminal invasion of Ukraine has stirred calls for solidarity across the West. A useful response should focus on material aid to the war’s victims — and condemn war-hawk posturing.
Who Killed Denis Voronenkov?
In the heated propaganda war between Russia and the “West,” rationality is in short supply.
Why Is There No “Saudi-Gate”?
For decades, the DC establishment has been on the payroll of a foreign terror state. But because it's Saudi Arabia, you won't hear a peep.
The Revolution Party
The question of the party is back on the Left's agenda — and not a moment too soon.
Armed Blackmail Will Never Bring Peace to Eastern Ukraine
The Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border in recent weeks aimed to demonstrate the Kremlin’s muscle and force concessions over disputed regions. The threat of military force will never bring a viable peace — and for the Left, the first task is to de-escalate the rising nationalist tensions.
Those Refusing to Fight in the Ukraine War Should Be Protected
As Russian men fled after Vladimir Putin’s draft announcement, Latvia closed its border with Russia, and Finland said it was tightening its visa policy. Those choosing not to fight need to be celebrated, not shunned.
The Paris Commune Taught the Bolsheviks How to Win a Revolution
Lenin was so enthused by the Paris Commune that he danced in the snow the day the Bolshevik government had lasted longer than its French forebear. Both the successes and ultimate defeat of the commune gave practical lessons to generations of Russian revolutionaries — most importantly, that working-class rule was possible.
Azerbaijan Has Conquered Karabakh, but the Conflict Still Isn’t Over
Azerbaijan’s brutal offensive in Karabakh has killed hundreds and forced countless Armenians to flee their homes. And its expansionist agenda isn’t over yet.
Holding Putin Accountable Would Require an Actual Rules-Based World Order
Washington’s long-standing hostility to the International Criminal Court undermines any future war crimes prosecutions over Ukraine. If for no other reason, the US must join the rest of the world in accepting the court’s jurisdiction.
Viktor Orbán’s New “Pro-Refugee” Stance Is Opportunistic — and Still Racist
Ahead of today’s Hungarian election, Viktor Orbán has boasted of his solidarity with Ukrainian refugees. The anti-immigrant premier has folded to public sympathy for Ukrainians — but the welcome doesn’t extend to everyone fleeing war.
From the Finland Station
Lenin arrived at Finland Station 100 years ago today, reshaping Bolshevik strategy and the course of the Russian Revolution.
Epilogue to a Revolution
An excerpt from China Miéville's new book, October: The Story of the Russian Revolution.
History From Below
Leon Trotsky’s History of the Russian Revolution remains a singular work of Marxist historiography.
Left in a Corner
Politically isolated and facing repression, the Russian left is pondering its future.
The Grinding War in Ukraine Could Have Ended a Long Time Ago
An early peace deal could have ended the bloody war in Ukraine. But NATO opposition and revelations about the Russian massacre of civilians at Bucha, along with US media that all but ignored potential routes to peace, dashed those hopes.