Simon Pirani

Nov 26, 2024 | pressegauche.org | Simon Pirani

Tiré de A l’Encontre23 novembre 2024Par Simon PiraniMa mémoire continue de faire le lien entre Gaza et la guerre du Viêt Nam, dont les nouvelles filtraient jusqu’à moi lorsque j’étais un jeune adolescent. Mon monde protégé a été ébranlé par la cruauté avec laquelle des innocents ont été massacrés et torturés, sous les ordres de gouvernements dont j’avais vaguement supposé qu’ils devaient protéger les gens. Je vois aujourd’hui des adolescents passer par des processus de réflexion analogues.

Oct 31, 2024 | links.org.au | Simon Pirani

First published at People and Nature. Trade union organiser and activist Jurgis Valiukevičius talks to Simon Pirani about the new workers’ movements in Lithuania, emigration and immigration, and about how sympathy for Ukrainian resistance has opened up space for discussions about the meanings of nationalism and anti-imperialismPlease tell us about the labour movement in Lithuania. What are its strengths and weaknesses? What form does it take (trade unions? workplace organisations? and so on).

Sep 22, 2024 | znetwork.org | Simon Pirani

This post is based on a talk I gave at an on-line event on the Roadmap to Ecosocialism, on 10 September. I have added some points at the end, arising from the discussion there. Simon PiraniHow might we develop a socialist approach to technologies, in the face of the threat of rapid, potentially uncontrollable, climate change? Consider, first, the responses to the climate emergency by capital, and by the most powerful governments that represent its interests.

Sep 21, 2024 | newpol.org | Simon Pirani |Phil Gasper

Please donate to New Politics to allow us to continue bringing you independent, sharp, and provocative political analysis. You can make a tax-deductible contribution by clicking here. To subscribe, click here. Need help in making your donation or in subscribing—or just want to send us your suggestions? Contact us at [email protected].

Jul 25, 2024 | internationalviewpoint.org | Simon Pirani

The confiscations “are now being conducted on a massive scale”, the Eastern Human Rights group (EHRG) reported on their telegram channel. More than 1 million flats, houses and garages had been seized in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. “The occupation authorities’ list of properties with ‘no owner’ includes 541,904 units in Luhansk and 873,438 in Donetsk (updated on 1 June 2024).