Global politics
Red Pepper’s coverage of global politics provides in-depth analysis of worldwide events, campaigns and movements.
We prioritise writers on the ground, exploring political developments from Latin America to Palestine, from the US alt-right to radical voices rising in Asia, and investigating the critical trends shaping left-wing politics and the world.
Red Pepper’s coverage of global politics provides in-depth analysis of worldwide events, campaigns and movements.
We prioritise writers on the ground, exploring political developments from Latin America to Palestine, from the US alt-right to radical voices rising in Asia, and investigating the critical trends shaping left-wing politics and the world.
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Violence and complicity hand power to fascists across Europe
Far-right parties made huge gains in the 2024 EU Parliamentary elections, including in Slovenia. Neo-Nazi campaigning and a passive left are fuelling a fascist surge, argues Veronika Mikec
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The ‘progressive’ musicians putting profit over Palestine
As artists pressure music festivals to cut ties with Israel, prog-rockers like Radiohead and Nick Cave keep rejecting calls to boycott. Their stance is morally bankrupt, argues Aisling Walsh
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Queer activists take pride in solidarity
LGBTIQ+ activists are fuelling movements for climate justice and Palestine. Paula Lacey spoke to Queer Bloc members about the meaning of liberation – for everyone
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Games Transformed: play, jams and gamers against militarism
Games are not neutral, says Sara Khan. Its time for gamers to raise the alarm – and creatively resist the military-entertainment complex
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The global battle against Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill
As states across Africa threaten LGBTQ+ communities, Chiamaka Muoneke reports on the colonial roots of homophobic laws – and the digital activism fuelling resistance
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A Child in Palestine – review
A Child in Palestine is a powerful tribute to the enduring legacy of Naji al-Ali, writes Jeanine Hourani
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Puppetry thrives amid war in Ukraine
The Odesa Puppet Theatre plays a vital role for Ukrainians facing the violence and trauma of war, explain Nataliia Borodina and Matt Smith
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