The virus has not given up. Western governments have
The governments in the Western imperialist centres have almost completely given up on any pretence at trying to combat the virus. The results are catastrophic and there is no end in sight.
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Covid update: The latest phase of the ruling class offensive
Most of the main Western imperialist powers are effectively doing nothing to prevent Covid spreading. A minority opposes such government policies. Socialists need to link up with this resistance and radicalisation, to unify and broaden it.
Nord Stream 2: Why does the US oppose closer links between Germany and Russia?
The real threat posed by Nord Stream 2 to the US is that it reduces US influence over its imperialist rival, Germany, and over an independent Russia.
Since WW2, control of energy supplies has been critical to maintaining the subordination of Japan and Germany to the United States.
COVID-19: What Cuba has accomplished
Cuba achievements in combating COVID-19 rest on a foundation of socialist development. The measures taken have been based on a scientific understanding of the virus. The highly educated population understands the scientific concepts. Plus health care is universal, accessible and free.
Yes, there really were only two COVID deaths in mainland China in 2021. Here’s how they did it
Approaching the third year of the global pandemic, life in China is “back to normal” for most of the 1.4 billion people. There are occasionally short-term, localised lockdowns in response to local outbreaks, but there is no active pandemic within China.
This is a monumental success of a system that values human lives over corporate profits.
Covid – Biden and Johnson have decided to let more people die in huge numbers
The decisions of both Joe Biden and Boris Johnson in recent days will ensure the Covid death toll will go far higher. Extending the pandemic allows the ruling class offensive to continue. It is the centrepiece of government policy. So the struggle will be a prolonged one.