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Iran and the threat of war: What should our attitude be?

Category: Middle East Published Date Written by Alan Woods and Hamid Alizadeh

Once again Israeli and American imperialism are sabre rattling in the Middle East. This time Iran is the target.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 20:59

Syria: Declaration of the Free Local Council of Zabadani

Category: Middle East Published Date Written by In Defence of Marxism

As we have reported earlier the situation in Libya is intensifying. In the last weeks the town of Zabadani has been under the forces of the masses and all forces of the regime have left.

Last Updated on Monday, 30 January 2012 07:38

Libya: protests force resignation of government vice-president

Category: Middle East Published Date Written by In Defence of Marxism

Weeks of protests against the National Transitional Council in Libya culminated on Saturday Jan 21st, with a crowd of thousands storming the offices of the NTC in Benghazi and forcing the resignation of its deputy Abdul Hafiz Ghoga.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 23:24

Syria: The regime is shaking - elements of dual power emerge

Category: Middle East Published Date Written by Mousa Ladqani

The Syrian crisis has entered a higher stage in the last few weeks. The number and size of demonstrations have reached record numbers and embyonic forms of popular power are appearing in the form of popular councils.

Last Updated on Sunday, 29 January 2012 23:48

One Year Since Bouazizi’s Death — One Year of Arab Revolution

Category: Middle East Published Date Written by Hamid Alizadeh

Saturday 17th December marks the first anniversary of the Arab revolution. One year ago Mohammad Bouazizi, a young Tunisian fruit vendor, driven by desparation, poverty and anger set himself on fire in the city of Sidi Bouzid.

Last Updated on Friday, 16 December 2011 19:33