The long-term effects of chemical weapons such as Agent Orange mean that the impact of war lasts well beyond a ceasefire
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We must work to prevent a potentially disastrous new cold war
In an increasingly connected world, our problems can’t be solved with escalating tensions, relentless propaganda and the threat of military conflict, says CARLOS MARTINEZ
The catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – where Palestinians are freezing to death in tents – is not a natural disaster but a calculated outcome of Israel’s ongoing blockade, aid restrictions and continued violence, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
CJ ATKINS argues that despite losing the election, Chile’s left remains big and organised and must unite to resist the new far-right government
Take a read of the latest Unite Hospitality Glasgow Strike Bulletin and hear from workers fighting for better pay and dignity at work
Alba party leader KENNY MacASKILL makes some suggestions on how to save our pubs and reduce irresponsible drinking
After years of austerity and denial under a new Reform UK council, a failing Send service was pushed into the spotlight by staff, unions and parents — culminating in a £1.3m funding boost and a 50% increase in front-line workers. MARTIN PORTER explains
SINCE Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit to Beijing, the trajectory of US-China relations had been towards greater levels of co-operation and economic integration, even if these masked deep underlying contradictions and the ever-present possibility of confrontation.
However, over the course of the last few years, we’ve witnessed a significant shift in US foreign policy with respect to China.
In 2011 the Obama administration announced its “pivot to Asia,” in which it aimed to shift its focus away from bombing the Middle East and towards “advancing American interests” in the Pacific.
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The US’s bid for regime change in the Islamic Republic has become more urgent as it seeks to encircle and contain a resurgent China, writes CARLOS MARTINEZ
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