Three problems of reading Engels and the reasons why we need to
On this bicentenary of Friedrich Engels, we need to understand the nature of the struggle of ideas that Engels was engaged in his times, and what its significance is today
A universal appeal for humanity to end militarism and stop war
Why the Bouficha Appeal stands for the aspirations of people who want an end to militarized violence on earth.
US withdrawal from INF treaty marks a dangerous move towards nuclear escalation
The US has cited Russian violations of the treaty as the reason for their withdrawal. This is despite Russia offering to open up its weapons systems for US inspection. The treaty requires a six-month notice period following which the country no longer has to abide by the treaty
Pompeo’s visit to North Korea, China show limits of US influence
The tense exchanges between secretary of state Pompeo and Chinese officials, as well as stronger relations between China, the Koreas and Russia all indicate declining US influence in the region
Is the US moving towards an ‘end of war’ declaration in Korea?
South Korea has been trying to convince the US to declare a formal end to the war. This may be followed by Kim taking further steps towards denuclearization
Two Koreas move towards denuclearisation
Newsclick discusses what the inter-Korea summit, the third this year, could mean for the future of the relations between the two nations.
