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New book by James Petras. Coming soon from Ashgate Publishing “A World to Win. Beyond Neoliberalism”
Ashgate Publishing :: 11.30.2011 :: AnalysisThe world is at the crossroads of social change, in the vortex of forces that are bringing about a different world, a post-neoliberal state. This groundbreaking book lays out an analysis of the dynamics and contradictions of capitalism in the twenty-first century.
The New Authoritarianism: From Decaying Democracies to Technocratic Dictatorships and Beyond
11.27.2011 :: AnalysisIntroduction We live in a time of dynamic, regressive, regime changes. A period in which major political transformations and the dramatic roll back of a half century of socio-economic legislation are accelerated by a prolonged and deepening economic crises and a world-wide financier led offensive.
Social Opposition in the Age of Internet: Desktop Militants and Public Intellectuals
11.12.2011 :: AnalysisInvited paper to be read at the Symposium on Re-Publicness Sponsored by the Chamber of Electrical Engineers. Ankara Turkey, December 9 10, 2011
The Obama Doctrine: Making a Virtue of Necessity
11.09.2011 :: United States - Middle EastAfter nearly 3 years in deep pursuit of the colonial wars initiated by ex-President Bush, the Obama regime has finally recognized the catastrophic domestic and foreign consequences. As a result the reality principle has taken hold; the maintenance of the US Empire requires modification of tactics and strategies, to cut political, military and diplomatic losses[1].