Why Libertarians Agree With Putin | Ash Sarkar
There’s a clear split between rightwing commentators, and Putin’s war on Ukraine. But between pundits and Putin’s war on woke? Not so much!
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Liberalism Is in Trouble. Aaron Bastani Meets Francis Fukuyama
Few political thinkers exert such an influence that their work becomes synonymous with a historic era. Francis Fukuyama’s declaration of “the end of history” after the fall of the Soviet Union made him one. Aaron Bastani speaks to Fukuyama on the publication of his new book, Liberalism and its Discontents.
How Long Can Faith in ‘Market Solutions’ Survive?
Aaron Bastani
The Tories have brought an umbrella to a hurricane.
Is Zelenskyy Cracking Down on the Ukrainian Left?
Volodya Vagner
Some say the president’s decree is ‘concerning’.
Putin Didn’t Create the Cost of Living Crisis
Ell Folan
You can’t nail Russia for this one, I'm afraid.
What Would It Take for Putin to Stop the War?
Paul Rogers
It’s a question few seem to be asking.
Britain Has Never Been Welcoming to Refugees
Daniel Sohege
Just look at how it treated them in World War Two.
Now Could Be Keir Starmer’s Moment If Only He’d Back the Unions
Tom Peters
Organised labour could be his greatest asset.
Zelenksy Concedes Ukraine Won’t Join NATO
The FT have reported that a 15-point plan to end the war has been drawn up by negotiators from Russia and Ukraine. Could a breakthrough be imminent on a peace deal?
Stop Using Disabled People As an Excuse Not to Ban Cars in Cities
Charlie Hertzog Young
We want liveable cities, too.
Russia’s War Will Make the Cost of Living Crisis Even Worse
James Meadway
And the Tories are doing nothing to stop it.
A Brit Fighting in Ukraine Against Russia
A UK fighter speaks about why he has decided to travel to Ukraine to fight against Russia.
Putin’s Chemical Weapon False Flag, or US Cover Up?
Western leaders have suggested that Putin is planning a false flag operation using biological or chemical weapons. Should they be believed?
The Tories Want to Increase Military Spending During a Cost of Living Crisis
James Meadway
And Labour is doing nothing to challenge them.
How the Media Are Pushing for Endless War
The horror of Putin’s war on Ukraine is all too clear to see. But by focussing on punishing Putin instead of de-escalation, are western politicians and media taking an unpalatable risk?
With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
For Putin, Failure in Ukraine Isn’t an Option
Volodya Vagner
With a quick victory out of the question, and his leadership under dispute, he must act swiftly to prevent dissent.
Russia Offer to End War “In a Moment” If Ukraine Accepts Demands
Putin has offered peace terms to Ukraine’s President Zelensky which scale back on initial Russian demands. Is this a sign of a weakened leader ready to compromise? We speak to Russia-expert Anton Barbashin.
Sanctioning Russia Won’t Work. Just Look at Iran
Arron Merat
Iran weaponised its sanctions. Russia could prove even more of a threat.