Hands Off Cuba
Ever since the victory of the 26th of July Movement, a struggle for the national liberation of Cuba led primarily by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, the sovereign state of Cuba has been a thorn in the side of US-led imperialism. Revolutionary Cuba’s unforgivable original sin, in the eyes of the US state, was the […]
N for Nationalism
What is Nationalism, and why do socialists oppose it? While often presented as timeless, the nation-state is a relatively new phenomenon. The evolution of modern nation-states in Europe in the 19th century is tied to the rise of capitalism. Nation-builders instituted new forms of governance and territoriality to fit the changing dynamics of capitalist society, […]
Mutually Assured Destruction
War, and consequent death of both soldiers and non-combatants, has been a miserable feature of much of human history. It’s only relatively late in our history, however, that we have faced the possibility of such conflicts bringing about our complete demise as a species. And even if anyone were to survive global war, regardless, we […]
The Capitalist Drive to War
As of late April 2026, the mountain of bodies victim to imperialist war is growing taller. Gaza is being bombed; southern Lebanon is under Israeli invasion and occupation; intense fighting between Iran, the US, Israel, and their regional allies has only just lulled amid talks; the Russia–Ukraine war rages on; horrific wars continue in the […]
ACT New Zealand: The Ideologues of Neoliberalism
This piece is one in a series of profiles of electoral parties in the lead up to the 2026 General Election. From attacks on the public service and pay equity to the farcical Treaty Principles Bill, the ACT Party has done much to throw us further to the grinding gears of capitalism. Their role in […]
I Spy With My Satellite: Rocketing Towards Genocide
Money makes the world go round, or rather, money goes around the world. Countless banks, corporations, funds, and trusts shift capital in a global investment market. Guns, bullets, bandages, and burgers are all subject to those markets. Customers buy, and the owners of production and merchant middlemen sell. Where there is strife, there is a […]
How to Turn Antiwar Sentiment to Action
The United States’ and Israel’s war against Iran continues the devastation of the Middle East. Thousands have been killed – including 254 children – and millions displaced. After the years of genocide in Palestine we are now witnessing another catastrophic war in the Middle East. Understanding how to stop such wars requires more than outrage. […]
M for Materialism
Historical Materialism is a theory of history, a way of understanding the world. It is the fundamental underpinning of Marxist analysis. As the name suggests, this is a “materialist” framework: it starts with the assumption that we live in a material world, and that human social structures can be understood as part of that material […]
Uncle Winny’s Bloc Party: A Profile on New Zealand First
This piece is one in a series of profiles of electoral parties in the lead up to the 2026 General Election. Just as Wiremu Tamihana was declared “Kingmaker” in the 1850s, “Old Racist Uncle” Winston Peters prepares to tip the scales of New Zealand’s future. Sitting at just under 10% in popularity as of 11 […]
Wellington Works: Taking Privatised Services Back In-House
The working class of Aotearoa has been faced with attacks on all sides by a hostile reactionary government. Living standards are slipping as unemployment rises, wages fall behind, and public services are cut back. In these circumstances fatalism – that nothing can be done – is an affliction that can take hold. The antidote to […]
