Joanna Misnik (1942-2025) was a long time leader of the Fourth Internationalists in the USA. We are publishing here the first tributes received [International Viewpoint] With deep sadness I have to report that Joanna Misnik, a founder and longtime leader of our organization, died last night (September 3) in Chicago. A few weeks ago Joanna suffered a massive stroke and deep brain aneurysm. It was evident from the outset that she wouldn't regain consciousness and there was no hope of (…)

The 2022 Aragalaya ('struggle') mass protests raised hopes that Sri Lanka might finally transcend its deeply entrenched ethno-religious political divisions. The National People's Power (NPP), which emerged victorious in 2024 elections, positioned itself as a transformative force committed to bridging communal divides rather than exploiting them. However, this analysis reveals a more complex reality. Despite expectations of reform, the NPP has strategically accommodated key symbols of (…)

Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis is listed as a speaker at the BRICS Urban Future Forum 2025 to be held in Moscow, Russia, from September 17-18. Jeffrey Sachs was well recieved at last year's event. Ilya Mateev wonders what Varoufakis hopes to achieve. 1. Education for Russians is good and right. I have no idea of “cancelling those living in Russia” - my approach is precisely the opposite. I do a great deal for education, discussion and bridge-building in Russia, though for obvious (…)

Le politicien grec Yanis Varoufakis figure comme intervenant au Forum urbain d'avenir BRICS 2025 qui se tiendra à Moscou, en Russie, du 17 au 18 septembre. Jeffrey Sachs a été bien reçu lors de l'événement de l'année dernière. Ilya Matveev se demande ce que Varoufakis espère accomplir. 1. L'éducation pour les Russes est bonne et juste. Je n'ai aucune idée d'« annuler ceux qui vivent en Russie » - mon approche est précisément l'opposé. Je fais beaucoup pour l'éducation, la discussion et (…)

War continues despite the peace agreement between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, signed in Washington under President Trump's auspices Photo credit: DRC Kashaka and Shabindu displaced persons camp - Wikimedia Commons From the outset, observers were circumspect about the end of the conflict, due to the establishment of two parallel and intimately linked peace processes. Two peace agreements The first, sponsored by the USA, is an agreement between states, the DRC and (…)

Sashko belongs to a generation of Ukrainian artists who, despite the war, continue to be intensely creative, even though the conflict looms over “everything and everyone”. A refugee in Kyiv, this 20-year-old artist has resumed her studies at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, where she is the dormitory representative for her university. An activist with Priama Diia, the Ukrainian student union, “because it's necessary”, she is also active in defending student rights and (…)