Daniel Falcone

3 weeks ago | counterpunch.org | Daniel Falcone

IntroductionOn October 24, 1970, in writing for the Amsterdam weekly, Vrij Nederland, Dutch journalist and Trotskyite Igor Cornelissen, (1935–2021) known for his cutting-edge surveys of the second world war, communism, and the history of leftist movements in the Netherlands, wrote a series of book reviews on the leading works in the context of analyzing a renewed fascist epidemic.[1] Cornelissen, the editor from 1962-1996, was also a member of the Fourth International up until 1971.

1 month ago | counterpunch.org | Daniel Falcone

End times militarism is both a sociopolitical and sociopathic movement categorized by an aggressive preparation for apocalyptic conflict. It is often justified by ahistorical and religious conspiratorial accounts. Advocates typically push for heavily militarized societies, preventative war, and the hoarding of weapons, viewing military might as both necessary for survival and a justification for divine intervention while marauding the environment and human rights.

1 month ago | counterpunch.org | Daniel Falcone

In this exclusive interview, renowned international law scholar and former UN Special Rapporteur Richard Falkengages with educator and journalist Daniel Falcone to examine the moral, political, and historical dimensions of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. The conversation is anchored by a viral social media post from Tam Zandman, a young Israeli who denounced what he […] To read this article, log in here or subscribe here.

1 month ago | counterpunch.org | Daniel Falcone

Introduction The concept of the “ruling class” has long served as a central analytical tool in the social sciences, particularly in Marxist traditions.[1] This article traces the evolution of ruling class dynamics in the U.S., focusing on key historical fissures from the Nixon era to present as I try to examine both the ideological and institutional manifestations of class power.

2 months ago | counterpunch.org | Daniel Falcone

The Tragic Mind: Fear, Fate, and the Burden of Power by Robert Kaplan, (Yale University Press, 2023. Pp. 135). This book by Robert D. Kaplan is essentially a concise essay and demonstrates a way of describing political theory through the lens of literary criticism. As a notable voice in modern geopolitical thought, Kaplan explores the complexities of human nature and the brutal realities of global politics and current affairs.