Imperialism & War > Middle East
None of the above
07 Jun 2012
Calling on Egyptians to vote for the Muslim Brotherhood is insane, argues Paul Demarty
Bush ups the ante
11 Jan 2007
Differences over Iraq have been sharply debated in Washington between 'neocons' and 'realists', writes Mike Macnair. On a micro-scale this is paralleled in Britain by a debate within the Alliance for Workers' Liberty
Iran solidarity
04 Jan 2007
Yassamine Mather (Critique editorial group) explains why the campaign 'Hands off the People of Iran' has been set up. To get in touch with the campaign, email nowaroniran@yahoo.co.uk
Death of a nationalist
04 Jan 2007
Mike Macnair looks at the death of Saddam Hussein
Founding Statement
04 Jan 2007
Hands Off the People of Iran campaign
Holy diplomacy amid coup rumours
07 Dec 2006
The pope's visit has laid bare the deep divisions in Turkish society. Esen Uslu of the Communist Party of Turkey reports
Iraq opinion poll
09 Nov 2006
Dave Walters reports from San Francisco on the US mid-term elections
Iraq exit strategy
26 Oct 2006
Iraq shows the limits of US power and underlines the fact that it is in relative decline, says Jack Conrad
Rank and file speak out against the war
19 Oct 2006
Jim Moody comments on General Dannatt's remarks which expose divisions in the ruling class over Iraq
Fight on two fronts
21 Sep 2006
Much of the left is taking a simplistic and unprincipled approach to Iran, writes Mehdi Kia, co-editor of Iran Bulletin - Middle East Forum. It is essential to oppose not only imperialist threats, but also the islamic regime, which continues to suppress a whole range of democratic and working class movements from below
Iran's workers need support
07 Sep 2006
Iran's president Ahmadinejad is a defender of neoliberalism, says Yassamine Mather
Hands off Lebanon, no war on Iran
03 Aug 2006
Israel's assault is part of broader US war aims, says Eddie Ford
Fight for two states, fight for Arab unity
03 Aug 2006
A 'secular, democratic Palestine' has suddenly made a reappearance in Socialist Worker, writes Peter Manson. But it turns out that what is envisaged will be neither democratic nor secular
No to war, no to repression
27 Jul 2006
Don't desert them
27 Jul 2006
'No to war, no to repression' is an open letter by Iranian student leaders in opposition to both imperialist aggression and the oppression of the islamic regime. Two were recently arrested. Mehdi Kia of Iran Bulletin/Middle East Forum introduces it with a discussion of its background and the solidarity tasks of the left
Two nations, Two secular states
20 Jul 2006
It is not enough to demand an end to the Israeli assault on Lebanon and a vague 'justice for the Palestinians', says Peter Manson. The left and anti-war movement as a whole must be won to a fully democratic solution