Alex Callinicos
@alexcallinicos.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor of European Studies, King’s College London. I write mainly about capitalism and its great adversary Marxism.
on.ft.com/49F90VY How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
With few ships and limited intelligence-sharing, some say the country cannot hope to protect itself or its infrastructure
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November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
on.ft.com/49F90VY How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
The authors of this article hate Irish neutrality so much that it takes them quite a time to utter the name - Catherine Connolly - of Ireland’s new antiwar president. Their fuming, alongside assorted defence wonks, at Ireland’s failure to toe the NATO line is quite funny.
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The authors of this article hate Irish neutrality so much that it takes them quite a time to utter the name - Catherine Connolly - of Ireland’s new antiwar president. Their fuming, alongside assorted defence wonks, at Ireland’s failure to toe the NATO line is quite funny.
RIP Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin: “Violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black Power Activist Known as H. Rap Brown, Dies at 82
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November 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
RIP Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin: “Violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
An English translation of Charlie Lywood’s obituary of the Danish revolutionary Jørn Andersen. socialistworker.co.uk/obituaries/j...
Jørn Lykke Andersen, 1956–2025
Jørn Andersen, or “Jørn the eagle”, as he was affectionately called, has died at the age of 69.
socialistworker.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
An English translation of Charlie Lywood’s obituary of the Danish revolutionary Jørn Andersen. socialistworker.co.uk/obituaries/j...
Reposted by Alex Callinicos
Let's also not forget that when Marjorie Taylor Greene entered Congress in 2021, she was worth about $700,000. She leaves five years later, worth around $25,000,000.
Donald Trump isn't the only person using a political office to make money. #Corruption
Donald Trump isn't the only person using a political office to make money. #Corruption
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Let's also not forget that when Marjorie Taylor Greene entered Congress in 2021, she was worth about $700,000. She leaves five years later, worth around $25,000,000.
Donald Trump isn't the only person using a political office to make money. #Corruption
Donald Trump isn't the only person using a political office to make money. #Corruption
My latest column, on Trump’s “peace plan” for Ukraine. socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
Alex Callinicos: Ukraine’s Zelensky on the back foot after corruption scandal
As usual, since it involves Donald Trump, confusion reigns over the new “peace plan” for Ukraine.
socialistworker.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My latest column, on Trump’s “peace plan” for Ukraine. socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
Reposted by Alex Callinicos
Breaking news: The ruling deals a blow to Donald Trump’s attempts to use the Department of Justice to punish two of his political opponents. on.ft.com/43NbWvO
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Breaking news: The ruling deals a blow to Donald Trump’s attempts to use the Department of Justice to punish two of his political opponents. on.ft.com/43NbWvO
Reposted by Alex Callinicos
Ære være hans minde.
Rest in power, comrade ❤️🚩
Rest in power, comrade ❤️🚩
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ære være hans minde.
Rest in power, comrade ❤️🚩
Rest in power, comrade ❤️🚩
A very nice obituary of Jørn Andersen of the International Socialists Denmark by his friend and comrade Charlie Lywood. From the Easter strikes of 1985 to the movement against the Iraq War & the 2009 protests against COP15 in Copenhagen, Jørn was there. Hamba kahle!
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A very nice obituary of Jørn Andersen of the International Socialists Denmark by his friend and comrade Charlie Lywood. From the Easter strikes of 1985 to the movement against the Iraq War & the 2009 protests against COP15 in Copenhagen, Jørn was there. Hamba kahle!
An excellent counterblast to all the liberal blubbing over Dick Cheney. newleftreview.org/sidecar/post...
Grey Anderson, Iron-Ass — Sidecar
Dick Cheney (1941-2025).
newleftreview.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
An excellent counterblast to all the liberal blubbing over Dick Cheney. newleftreview.org/sidecar/post...
on.ft.com/49CfuF2 Lawmakers say US secretary of state rowed back on Ukraine peace plan
Lawmakers say US secretary of state rowed back on Ukraine peace plan
Senators said Marco Rubio told them that a contentious 28-point proposal was not a Trump administration policy
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November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
on.ft.com/49CfuF2 Lawmakers say US secretary of state rowed back on Ukraine peace plan
Confusion prevails but I suspect this is the bottom line: ‘“No, not my final,” he [Trump] said. Asked what would happen if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to sign the agreement he said, “he can continue to fight his little heart out”.’
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Confusion prevails but I suspect this is the bottom line: ‘“No, not my final,” he [Trump] said. Asked what would happen if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to sign the agreement he said, “he can continue to fight his little heart out”.’
Interesting on Mamdani’s relationship to the DSA. on.ft.com/4reEdpa How will Democrats handle the Mamdani effect?
How will Democrats handle the Mamdani effect?
Centrist incumbents are facing challenges from leftwing insurgents
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November 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Interesting on Mamdani’s relationship to the DSA. on.ft.com/4reEdpa How will Democrats handle the Mamdani effect?
So the Rothermere Empire of ‘Hurrah to the Blackshirts!’ infamy has annexed the Torygraph. on.ft.com/3LXEA7h Daily Mail owner strikes £500mn deal for Telegraph
Daily Mail owner strikes £500mn deal for Telegraph
Tie-up would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in Britain
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November 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
So the Rothermere Empire of ‘Hurrah to the Blackshirts!’ infamy has annexed the Torygraph. on.ft.com/3LXEA7h Daily Mail owner strikes £500mn deal for Telegraph
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on.ft.com/48bzUlU Donald Trump wields dealmaking diplomacy to shape US foreign policy
Donald Trump wields dealmaking diplomacy to shape US foreign policy
President’s latest peacemaking effort in Ukraine involves another quest for a payout
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November 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
on.ft.com/48bzUlU Donald Trump wields dealmaking diplomacy to shape US foreign policy
Trump’s predatory imperialism: ‘“Every interaction with the United States entails some element of economic coercion in the form of extraction of non-reciprocal economic benefit,” said one former White House economic official who served under George W Bush.’
November 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Trump’s predatory imperialism: ‘“Every interaction with the United States entails some element of economic coercion in the form of extraction of non-reciprocal economic benefit,” said one former White House economic official who served under George W Bush.’
How Larry Summers’s Power Delayed the Reckoning Over His Epstein Ties www.wsj.com/us-news/larr...
How Larry Summers’s Power Delayed the Reckoning Over His Epstein Ties
The former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president’s enormous network and clout kept him immune from past Jeffrey Epstein revelations. But this time was just too much.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
How Larry Summers’s Power Delayed the Reckoning Over His Epstein Ties www.wsj.com/us-news/larr...
on.ft.com/49tvBoc Trump’s grab for Russian frozen assets puts EU Ukraine loan in doubt
Trump’s grab for Russian frozen assets puts EU Ukraine loan in doubt
Brussels blindsided by US plan for joint investment funds with Moscow and Kyiv
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November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
on.ft.com/49tvBoc Trump’s grab for Russian frozen assets puts EU Ukraine loan in doubt
‘The US peace proposal underscores the primacy of commercial gain in Trump’s foreign policy. The most detailed sections of the agreement are those referring to reconstruction and investment opportunities.’
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
‘The US peace proposal underscores the primacy of commercial gain in Trump’s foreign policy. The most detailed sections of the agreement are those referring to reconstruction and investment opportunities.’
on.ft.com/4raVi3e Former leader of Reform UK in Wales jailed over pro-Russian bribes
Former leader of Reform UK in Wales jailed over pro-Russian bribes
Nathan Gill sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting money to make statements in European parliament
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November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
on.ft.com/4raVi3e Former leader of Reform UK in Wales jailed over pro-Russian bribes