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(Une version française suit en dessous) I begin from the theory of historical change as conceived by Karl Marx, that economic contradictions lead to revolutionary change and that the nature of this change depends upon “ideological forms in which men become conscious of this conflict and fight it out.” Marx considered that “this consciousness must … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) I stand by the following conclusion of my 2009 book, “The History of the Culture of War”, but there have been important changes as I will discuss below. Here is what I wrote in 2009: “From the beginning of recorded history until the present time the culture of war … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) In a world torn by the wars in Ukraine and Palestine, and threatened by the Bidens, Putins and Netanyahus, we must not forget the slow, patient work of those who cultivate peace. In this regard, I said the following in a video conference of the Global Alliance for Ministries … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) Recent events make us question more than ever: why can’t something be done to stop and prevent the crimes of war? Julian Assange languishes in prison, and may eventually die in prison, for having documented the war crimes of the American Empire. And all the relevant institutions, the United … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) In the short term, as we discussed last month, there is not an effective means to stop the Israeli genocide of Palestine. Perhaps in the long term Israel can be stopped by boycotts, divestment and sanctions, much as overcame South African Apartheid. But there is another factor we did … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) Thanks to Roland Nivet of Mouvement de la Paix and Jean-Marc Cléry of the trade union FSU, I had to chance to speak to a hundred school teachers represented by the FSU in Bretagne. The blog this month is based on my remarks. Your students, like all young people … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) The culture of war seems stronger than ever. Illustrating this, one day preceding the International Day of Peace, the opening of the United Nations was given to Ukraine president Zelensky to call for all-out war against Russia, even at the risk of launching a Third World War. And the … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) As discussed in this month’s CPNN bulletin, there is a rising chorus of demands that the Ukraine War should be stopped. Conferences in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, recalling their nuclear destruction, pointed to the increasing danger that the Ukraine War could develop into a nuclear war. Their warning is now … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) The global divide between North and South widened this month at the summit of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) that took place in Johannesburg: The complete BRICS Declaration, a major historic document, is published in full by media in South Africa, Brazil, China, South … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) History is dialectical, as described by Hegel, Marx and Engels. We see this in our times as three policies of aggression have led to the increased solidarity of those who have been attacked. 1. The commercial media is full of stories about the first case: Russia’s invasion of the … Read more