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What do Lenin's writings show us about theory breaking into practice, and how might the politics explained or implied in these writings inform our grasp of what is to be done now? How are his concepts of imperialism and self-determination relevant? 

"After years of working to block and undermine diplomatic alternatives, these people may be closer than ever to realizing their dream of war with Iran."

If the court does not “honour the original meaning of the 14th amendment and disqualify Donald Trump,” an eminent historian writes, “it will trash the constitutional defense of democracy designed following slavery’s abolition”

Nazis in the Woodwork (in 1964), Nixon's Crime-Control (1969), Sorry, We Forgot the Casing (1969), Slavery By Another Name (1909), Segregated Schools in NYC? Sure. (1964), E.P. Thompson at 100 (1924), Ugly Americans (1899), Justice Delayed (1994)

What are​ the major wars of our time? Ukraine and Gaza, of course. But what about Syria, Yemen, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Sudan? Most of these are civil wars with very large numbers of fatalities. This is a review of "Understanding Ethiopia’s Tigray War"

A razed mosque, a new temple, and the rise of Narendra Modi.

The pitfalls of seeing history through the “great man” lens.

Peter Beinart hosts Columbia Professor Rashid Khalidi America’s most eminent historian of the Palestinian people and the Palestinian struggle on "This Moment in Palestinian History.”

Archaeologists, relying on laser technology and decades of research, mapped a cluster of ancient cities in eastern Ecuador. Their findings add to evidence of dense settlements in Amazonia.

Despite their relative isolation, the Zapatistas intend to continue influencing social dynamics. They have demonstrated that mobilisation for diversity doesn’t have to mean identity-base tensions, and can accompany the fight for social justice.