The salute that was

Omar Hassan reviews the international movement in solidarity with Palestine and discusses some of the political debates it has generated.

Joel Geier revisits the inspiring revolution that took place in Portugal 50 years ago, toppling a fascist regime, but ultimately missing an opportunity to progress to workers’ power and socialism. His eye-witness account provides valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the revolutionary movement.

Omar Hassan critically assesses the Palestinian organisation Hamas, arguing that its politics and strategy offer no possibility of achieving Palestinian liberation.

Jordan Humphreys builds on his earlier work in critiquing settler colonial theory, this time as applied to arguably its strongest possible case.

Liz Ross examines the horrifying impact and ongoing legacy of nuclear weapons, and argues that their unceasing proliferation, supported by Australia’s Labor government, increases the likelihood of nuclear war.

Eleanor Morley documents the attacks that have produced the biggest fall in working-class living standards in half a century – supported and implemented by Labor and Liberal governments, with only rhetorical resistance from the Greens and the unions – and argues for the urgent need to rebuild a genuine fighting left.