Who Profits from War and Who Pays?
Who profits from war? Arms companies profit, obviously. They benefit directly from selling arms to combatants in actual wars, but also from increased tensions in the world that drive up…
Chimes of Freedom and Peace
On Thursday Russia invaded Ukraine. Under normal circumstances the stance of the left would be unequivocally pro-Ukrainian, but on this occasion as the war rhetoric has increased, so has our…
Russian Anti-War Protestors Shame Labour MPs
On Thursday thousands of ordinary Russian people across over 50 locations showed immense courage in protesting on the streets against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. As I write, more than 1746…
Russia Invades Ukraine. Time to Take Sides?
Russia invading Ukraine has united opinion in the West. Putin has gone too far. He needs to be taught a lesson. The only disagreement is on how severe that lesson…
Will Russia Invade Ukraine?
Russia has stationed 100,000 troops on its border with Ukraine. Will it invade or is this just a show of strength to force concessions from NATO? Putin Most of the…
Ukraine: Is Russia going to invade?
Will Russia go to war with Ukraine? Russian troops are massing on the border, prompting fears they will launch a major offensive in the new year. Similar troop movements and…