political economy
Can the Cuban revolution survive?
February 9, 2026As Trump’s oil blockade chokes the economy, the Communist Party lays out plans for energy self-sufficiency and market reforms.
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Laos scores fresh advances in drive for socialism
February 9, 2026The 12th party congress took stock of the country’s rapid growth and set plans reaching out to 2055.
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Trump: U.S. taxpayers will ‘reimburse’ corporations’ costs of stealing Venezuelan oil
January 6, 2026After tipping off oil execs in advance of Maduro’s kidnapping, the president now tells them the American people will pay any costs they incur while taking Venezuela’s resources.
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U.S. blockade of Venezuela is also an attack on Cuba
December 19, 2025The latest government measures taken in Havana indicate a last-ditch effort is underway to save the country's economy.
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Trump’s National Security Strategy: ‘America First’ doctrine aims for global domination
December 9, 2025Despite claims of being “pro-worker,” the goal of this document—and the trade war that’s preceded it—is halting the erosion of U.S. monopoly corporate power.
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