Socialist Appeal - International Marxist Tendency
Marxism. Socialism. Revolution.
We publish here an article by Roberto Sarti from the editorial board of Falce Martello, the paper of the Italian Marxists, on the question of Iraq and ISIS. Written before the recent decision by Obama to launch air strikes against ISIS in Syria, the article provides a thorough analysis of the interests governing the imperialists' actions in Iraq, Syria, and the Middle East.
Marxists stand in full solidarity with the Palestinian masses against the brutality of the Israeli ruling class. Ultimately, we understand that only a socialist revolution offers any hope for a meaningful solution to the problems in the Middle East. What therefore is our attitude towards the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (“BDS”) campaign, and what can we do internationally to show solidarity with the Palestinian masses?
Having created a crisis in the Middle East due to their invasion of Iraq in 2003, the Obama administration is once again backing bombing in Iraq. Under the guise of averting a "humanitarian disaster", US imperialism is again intervening in the Middle East. But the workers and youth in the region should trust in no one but themselves.
On Saturday 9th August, an estimated 150,000 people marched in London against the brutal assault of the Israeli state against the Palestinian people. Thousands travelled from all over Britain to show their outrage at the ongoing bombardment of Gaza, which has left nearly 2000 Palestinians dead, including approximately 452 children and 235 women.
In the Presidential elections held at the beginning of June, Assad was declared the winner with 88.7% of the vote. Whilst the election result is clearly exaggerated, it is still the case that a significant section of the population is backing Assad. Why is this?