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Biden is different from Trump - but no less dangerous
CHRIS NINEHAM warns that Biden's collaborative style is no less dangerous than Trump's maverick approach when it comes to foreign policy — the new President appears eager and ready to take conflict with China to the next stage
US President Joe Biden
CHRISTOPHE DOMEC speaks to the France Insoumise politician facing constant persecution from French authorities
It can be hard to discern conspiracy theory from reality and under the Trump regime the two might just be the same thing, writes Linda Pentz Gunter
ALAN SIMPSON says responses to the Golders Green attacks risk deepening divides across our country
Capturing the general strikes history is a vital part of our struggles today, posits HENRY FOWLER
On a tumultuous day in Welsh politics DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the key issues for progressives in Wales to grapple with the rise of the far right
THERE was relief around the world when Donald Trump lost the election last year.
His brand of confrontation and disruption and his support for the far right caused fear and loathing around the globe.
He stepped up bombing in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, supported Saudi’s war on Yemen and came close to starting new wars with South Korea, Iran and Venezuela. On his watch tensions with China soared.
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