Where Communists Live Forever
Longevity on the Greek island of Ikaria remains a mystery. Could communism be the key to a longer and more fulfilling life?
12 Articles by: Panagiotis Sotiris
Panagiotis Sotiris works as a journalist in Athens and teaches at the Hellenic Open University. He is a member of the Historical Materialism editorial board.
The Work of Nicos Poulantzas Is Vital for Understanding the Authoritarian Right
Nicos Poulantzas developed a highly original interpretation of fascism, seeing it as a potential that lurked within all capitalist states under conditions of crisis. His work can help us understand the danger posed by right-wing authoritarianism today.
To Defend Public Health, We Need More Than Lockdowns
Across Europe, lockdown measures have slowed the transmission of COVID-19, but the consequences for precarious workers and those in poor housing conditions have often been bleak. A socialist response has to go beyond telling us to stay at home — it has to challenge the deeper inequalities the pandemic has exposed.
Why Syriza’s Defeat Still Haunts the Left
Five years after Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras capitulated to the Troika, the Left’s challenge to European neoliberalism is weaker than ever. The Greek case showed how the Left could exploit ruling-class crisis — but also the tragic consequences of a failure to prepare for power.
Disciplined and Punished
The European Memoranda imposing austerity on Greece came to an end last week. But the country still has no way out of its crisis.
An Earthquake in the Making
A Mélenchon victory wouldn’t solve Europe’s crisis, but it will put us in a better position to rebuild the movements that can.
The Dream That Became a Nightmare
One year after taking power, Greece’s Syriza government is facing a wave of popular discontent.
First Thoughts on the Greek Election
Syriza won handily in Sunday’s Greek election. What lessons are to be drawn from the results?
What Popular Unity Can Do
Ahead of the Greek elections tomorrow, Popular Unity remains the best hope for the radical left.
The Future Is Now
It’s time for a united front on the Greek left against austerity and for a rupture with the eurozone.
The Referendum as Rupture
For Greece, only a “no” vote on Sunday can make possible a lasting anti-austerity alternative.
The Other Greek Left
On a Greek left dominated by Syriza and the Communist Party, Antarsya is often overlooked. Where did the organization come from and where is it going?