International

Does anyone believe John McCain just happened to be visiting Colombia when the U.S.-backed military pulled off a high-profile hostage rescue? July 4, 2008

June was the deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since the war began and the second straight month that the toll was higher than in Iraq. July 4, 2008

An Argentine socialist explains the background to the conflict between big farmers and the government of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. July 2, 2008

A dictator's bloody re-election farce in Zimbabwe may be prelude to a power-sharing deal--brokered with the blessing of the "international community." July 1, 2008

An award-winning independent journalist who writes from Gaza was attacked and abused by Israeli security as he tried to return to his home. July 1, 2008

A savage attack by President Robert Mugabe on his political opponents turned Zimbabwe's presidential election into an empty charade. June 25, 2008

A group of Irish antiwar activists were found not guilty of criminal damage for their protest at the Derry offices of the weapons-maker Raytheon. June 18, 2008

In a climate of looming economic crisis, scapegoating and bigotry fueled the vote for the right--and sealed the fate of former Mayor Ken Livingstone. June 11, 2008

Leonel Fernández was re-elected president of the Dominican Republic in a polarized vote that lacked a political alternative. June 6, 2008

Activists in Northern Ireland occupied a local facility of missile maker Raytheon--and now they could go to jail for it. May 30, 2008

The leader of an illegal strike of teachers in British Colombia against budget cuts talks about the lessons of the struggle. May 30, 2008

Scenes of terrible violence against immigrants are playing out in South Africa’s slums, with more than 50 dead so far and tens of thousands forced to flee. May 29, 2008

A leader of the struggle of Oaxacan teachers reflects on the aftermath of government repression and the challenges teachers face today. May 29, 2008

The "discovery" of a laptop computer in a rebel camp has ignited new accusations that the Venezuelan government is supporting Colombia's guerrillas. May 28, 2008

The leader of the teachers union in Puerto Rico describes the backdrop for this year's teachers strike against privatization and anti-union attacks. May 26, 2008

The frustrations and grievances of South Africa’s poor weren’t satisfied by the government, and now have been directed at the wrong people. May 26, 2008

The well-known Jewish critic of Israel Norman Finkelstein has been banned from entering Israel for 10 years. May 26, 2008

A writer and activist explains the backdrop to the confrontation that led to new fighting between government forces and the Hezbollah militia. May 16, 2008

A growing movement of immigrant workers in France is challenging President Nicolas Sarkozy with strikes and occupations. May 14, 2008

The left suffered an unprecedented defeat in Italy's elections, allowing right-winger Silvio Berlusconi to take over for a third term as prime minister. May 13, 2008

It's important to talk about U.S. involvement in Pakistan, because that explains a lot about why the country is the way it is today. May 13, 2008

Whenever you hear a U.S. official criticize the Myanmar junta for failing to react to the cyclone tragedy, remember the shameful federal response to Hurricane Katrina. May 12, 2008

Rifts are developing between the country's two main political parties over the question of restoring 60 judges fired by President Pervez Musharraf. May 8, 2008

A referendum on autonomy for the oligarchy's home base was aimed at blocking efforts by Evo Morales' government to weaken the power of the "100 clans." May 6, 2008

An independent journalist explains how neoliberal policies demanded by the U.S. left Haiti especially vulnerable to the spike in food prices. May 5, 2008

As strikes and protests play out in Egypt, one thing is certain: one of the pillars of U.S. domination in the Middle East is in for trouble. April 25, 2008

A growing number of Haiti's poor have been pushed beyond endurance by price increases in staple foods. April 25, 2008

Behind the 31 gleaming new Olympic venues built by China to impress the world lie repression and exploitation. April 25, 2008

Proposed legislation on Mexico's oil industry could create for the U.S. an "association of capitals"--privatization, by another name. April 25, 2008

The discussion of Venezuela's future is heating up--including a clash between the left and right wings of the "revolutionary process" itself. April 11, 2008

A defiant outpouring of opposition during elections in Zimbabwe has pushed Robert Mugabe's dictatorship to the brink of defeat. April 11, 2008

Egyptian activists are calling for solidarity with victims of repression in Egypt following a renewed crackdown. April 11, 2008

Tibetan protests against Chinese repression have escalated into a series of confrontations in Tibet and three neighboring provinces. March 28, 2008

The heat has gone out of Colombia's confrontation with Ecuador and Venezuela, but the U.S. remains determined to destabilize Hugo Chávez. March 14, 2008

Leaders of Pakistan's two strongest political parties agreed to form a ruling coalition--and take steps to marginalize former dictator Pervez Musharraf. March 14, 2008

Israel escalated its horrific war on Gaza with an onslaught of air strikes that killed more than 100 Palestinians in a matter of days. March 7, 2008

Samuel Farber talks to Socialist Worker about the political transition underway in Cuba as Fidel Castro steps down from the presidency. March 7, 2008

Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia marks the latest--but not the last--imperialist power play in the Balkans. March 7, 2008

With regional tensions escalating after the assassination of a rebel leader, protesters plan to honor victims of Colombian state and paramilitary violence. March 7, 2008

Afghanistan was hit by the worst suicide bombing since 2001, offering further evidence that the "other" U.S. occupation continues to falter. February 22, 2008

Israel escalated its air assault and blockade against Gaza in the weeks after Palestinians tore down part of the border wall with Egypt. February 15, 2008

Anthony Arnove documents the crimes of the Indonesian dictator Suharto that the media neglected to report in its obituaries. February 8, 2008

As politicians maneuvered in peace talks, the death toll topped 1,000 as the result of violence that followed Kenya's rigged elections. February 8, 2008

Defying police, Palestinians poured across the border into Egypt after a section of the 33-foot-high border wall came down. February 1, 2008

Dr. Mona El-Farra talks about the starvation conditions Palestinians face as a result of Israel's siege. February 1, 2008

Mohammed Omer describes what it was like at the Gaza border where Palestinians poured through a breach in the wall of their prison. February 1, 2008

Defying police, Palestinians poured across the border into Egypt after a section of the 33-foot-high border wall came down. February 1, 2008

Fifteen years after a peace agreement was signed in El Salvador, the government has launched a new wave of repression against social movements. February 1, 2008

Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza, forcing a shutdown of the only electricity plant and sparking fears of an acute public health emergency. January 25, 2008

A Kenyan activist explains the background to the violence and political crisis that erupted over the stolen presidential election. January 25, 2008

The U.S. claim that Iran is to blame for a "provocative" confrontation between U.S. warships and Iranian speedboats is falling apart. January 18, 2008

Cities across Pakistan erupted over the killing of Benazir Bhutto as a major crisis--not only for Pakistan but the U.S. "war on terror"--continues to unfold. January 11, 2008

Hundreds have been killed in ethnic and police violence and some 250,000 displaced in the wake of Kenya's disputed presidential elections. January 11, 2008

Benazir Bhutto was hailed by many as Pakistan's last hope for democracy. But even a brief look at her life and legacy yields a different story. January 11, 2008

The last year has been a time of dramatically increased social polarization in Bolivia, setting the stage for decisive confrontations in 2008. January 11, 2008