Socialism

UK detains dozens of nail-salon workers to tackle modern slavery

There are an estimated 13,000 victims of modern slavery in Britain, defined as those paid below minimum wage and often held against their will, according to the country's government.

Fidel Castro: a life – and death – in context

The temptation to conflate the complexities of historical outcomes with the will of one man must be resisted. The biography of Fidel Castro is not the history of Cuba.

The many shades of Fidel Castro

A much maligned figure seen by some as a dictator, and loved by many others who referred to him endearingly as Fidel. He is remarkable for his very survival in a world that sought to eliminate young black, indigenous, and third world revolutionaries

This is why the Venezuelan economy keeps collapsing

Venezuelan economic crises are not unprecedented and cannot be blamed solely on socialism, Hugo Chavez, or Nicolas Maduro. This is why history keeps repeating itself in a nation so blessed with natural resources.

Election board angers Venezuelan opposition with delay

Public dissatisfaction with the country's socialist government is growing as an economic crisis continues. The decision to delay state elections until next year could further fuel political tensions.

Slim majority of French sympathise with anti-reform protests

A poll indicates that only narrow majority of French people are supporting the protests which target controversial labour reform of governing Socialist Party.