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Against superficial internationalism: from left exuberance to liberal tears over Afghanistan. Part 2

Previously, this two-part series of reflexions on Afghanistan, “Against Superficial Internationalism” focused on deficiencies in the European left and liberal conversations about the war in Afghanistan and the recent withdrawal of occupying forces. The essay confronted both a hasty euphoria among left-wing figures aligned with movements such as Diem25 and the Democratic Socialists of America […]

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Against superficial internationalism: from left exuberance to liberal tears over Afghanistan

On the day liberal-neocon imperialism was defeated once and for all, DiEM25’s thoughts are with the women of Afghanistan. Our solidarity probably means little to them but it is what we can offer – for the time being. Hang in there sisters! The euphoric message launched into the Summer twittersphere by Greek left-wing economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis, […]