Capitalism’s new era of brutality found no greater expression last week than in the world’s richest man, Elon Musk—a supporter of European fascist organisations—openly and emphatically invoking the most reactionary of political doctrines.
The new US administration aims to increase business profitability and prestige, reverse previous social, cultural and political advances, and bolster US global supremacy.
Palestinians in Gaza wildly celebrated the initial announcement of the ceasefire agreement. However, the complex three-stage deal is fragile, and the Israelis may well try to disrupt or sabotage it.
For now, the HTS-led government is enjoying a grace period, still basking in the glow of its role in defeating the Assad regime. But the new government is attacking workers. And they are organising in response.
From 14 July last year, refugees ran a continuous protest encampment for 100 days outside the Home Affairs Department in Melbourne, demanding permanent visas. Red Flag spoke to Aran Mylvaganam, one of the key organisers of the camp, about how it all went.