These were the most important geopolitical and economic issues of 2023, including wars in Gaza and Ukraine, US-China tensions, BRICS expansion, growing de-dollarization, inflation, bank crashes, etc.
You have to be anti-capitalist to say you are on 'the left' and Lula, like Modi, is a snake and although at times takes what one might call 'progressive' positions, he is not a leftist at all..
BRICS is important, no doubt, but it will be a long slag getting there.
Where BRICS will find its strength is in its minerals but then its minerals can be used and are, to destroy the planet.
I depend on your analysis, Ben. Thank you so much. Only wish I could give as much as your work is truly worth!
Lula is hardly a left wing figure.
You have to be anti-capitalist to say you are on 'the left' and Lula, like Modi, is a snake and although at times takes what one might call 'progressive' positions, he is not a leftist at all..
BRICS is important, no doubt, but it will be a long slag getting there.
Where BRICS will find its strength is in its minerals but then its minerals can be used and are, to destroy the planet.
We need a Fourth International.
anything less is reformism.
Betrayals among nations are common.