A system of competing nation-states in a global economy is an unworkable combination. A global economy requires cooperation based on common interest, while competition among nations assumes conflicting interests. Surely we can find a way for people to shape their societies and cooperate to solve global problems.
The 1960s global revolt offered hope for liberation from capitalism, a hope that was not fulfilled.
Revulsion over Israel’s war on Gaza cannot explain the rise of the largest anti-war movement ever. There are deeper systemic factors.
There are two sides to this war. One is the war among imperial powers. The other is the war between the global capitalist class and the global working class. Both are heating up.
The NATO nations and Russia are all imperial powers. NATO wants to expand into Eastern Europe, and Russia wants to rebuild its empire. All the combatants seek to incorporate Ukraine into their economies at the expense of Ukrainian workers.
The Red Deal is a revolutionary call to reject capitalism and restore a mutually beneficial relationship with our world.
Socialism is the Best Medicine