We are in the midst of seismic shift in international politics. The era of globalisation appears to be at an end. Steve Latham The nations of the earth are retreating behind iron-cast walls. At just the time when planetary cooperation is most necessary, it is most lacking. The […]
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Hollywood highs: Douglas Sirk and Rock Hudson
Hollywood movies touted as blockbusters before they are released often turn out to be lacklustre –“Tenet” is a recent example– but there is firmer ground under old films that have come to be recognised as masterpieces. Sean Sheehan Director Douglas Sirk and his films with the actor […]
Global warming, prevailing concern
The impacts from the climate crisis on health and economic structures will be more severe if they are not controlled in the necessary ways. Diony Sanabia The current coronavirus pandemic is providing valuable lessons on ways to be prepared for future crises, actions to mitigate climate change, ecological […]
Chile and the sunflower proposition
If it were only necessary to form a party in order to construct a Left alternative, it would have already happened. However, we have spent years insisting on this method with no result. Manuel Cabieses Donoso In Chile there are more than 41 parties (25 legal ones, eight […]
Brexit, Covid and migration on the EU’s desk
European Union (EU) leaders are now picking up again an agenda full of challenges, among them the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the ratification of the seven-year budget and the negotiations with the United Kingdom over Brexit.