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Although the power vertical of the executive president has not yet condemned Sri Lanka to absolute state failure and civil unrest, there is no dispute as to whether the extensive powers assure the growth of corruption. From the tolerance of crony embezzlement and the distribution of patronage to making kickbacks in public procurement and ensuring state-control of mainstream media, corruption has pervaded every level of government and civil society as per the wishes of the powerful executive. It is not without the potential to destabilize the nation. However, as there is money to make and lavish lifestyles to fulfil in

By Shane Riggins (Socialist Alternative) The 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics began under extreme pressure from the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Japan and some limited protest from workers worldwide against the Olympics beginning.  For most of the working class the Olympics are an exciting and inspiring event. We root for our national champions, celebrate their talent and achievement while basking in the glow of international competition. But the Olympics is also a multi-billion-dollar vanity project of the wealthy ruling class to boost national interests while at the same time employing racist, sexist, and transphobic tactics – vital tools in the capitalist

By Socialist Alternative Below is the U.S. Perspectives document approved by Socialist Alternative’s September 2021 National Convention. Introduction The situation in the U.S. must be seen in the context of global developments including the pandemic and an economic crisis on a scale unprecedented since the 1930s, as well as the intensifying inter-imperialist rivalry between the U.S. and China. While the pandemic has been somewhat brought under control in wealthy countries due to vaccination campaigns, overall the pandemic has accelerated in 2021 with India, South Asia, and Latin America being particularly devastated. Likewise, while an economic upturn in 2021 brings a