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Cute little demons!
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It's a nice week to have a nice week! :D
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That document is an unorganized mess of quotes. But one thing I got from a quick skim was a claim that they provided security patrols to new slums. This apparently earned them the support of the residents, who were otherwise vulnerable to both criminals and the state. Putting aside the question of whether these claims are true or not, tactically it would certainly make sense and be a good means to build up support.
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I would be open to hearing about what "success" was for them. Was it that they managed to take over territory especially quickly? Or did they also succeed in building up anything that actually threatened imperialist interests?
In other words, what makes them different from "marxist" purveyors of violence like the Khmer Rouge?
Quoting again from The CIA's Shining Path:
Carlos Iván De Gregory's studies (2) published between 1985 and 1987, are a thorough and substantive investigation of the geo-economic environment and socio-political opportunities for the Shining Path's growth. He candidly denounces the “errors and limitations” of the Shining Path's “people's war” and considers the organization as a “pre-classist response” to the “destructive advance of capitalism”, similar to the Guardians of Islam and the Khmer Rouge.
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I noticed that's from the NYT, so I'd take that with a barrel of salt. They have every reason to misdirect us towards methodologies that don't actually threaten imperialism.
Have you seen Prolewiki's translation of The CIA's Shining Path? https://en.prolewiki.org/wiki/Library:The_CIA's_Shining_Path:_Political_Warfare#INTRODUCTION
(This isn't to say there's absolutely nothing to learn from their organization or perhaps specific tactics. But we need to be very careful about doing so, making sure we don't attribute "bloodshed" a mystical revolutionary power. The history of failed revolutions should thoroughly undermine any such conception.)
This fanatical violence is not the historical violence seen in Tupac Amaru and hundreds of rebel leaders against Spanish colonialism. It is not of the same nature as the violence that confronted opposing interests in the independence war of the last century. Nor is it the violence of a homeland's resistance war against invaders, much less the violence of a modern national liberation war, anti-imperialist and popular opposition to foreign domination. The violence exercised by Shining Path is not, therefore, a genuine expression of the deep internal contradictions of Peruvian society.
We discover, then, that it is an exogenous violence that seeks to insert itself into these contradictions, not to achieve a dialectical solution releasing internal productive and creative forces, but to stimulate destructive social forces to the maximum through the concrete execution of "strategically highly centralized and tactically decentralized plans."
Until now, the insane violence of Shining Path has been characterized particularly by a very specific execution methodology, which it has been applying in Peru since 1980, when irregular combatant teams assumed the mission of "disrupting the productive process" of this "feudal society" and "bureaucratic capitalism."
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I'd be curious how their position compares to Che's (which, in spite of my username, I'm no expert in). My understanding is that, after witnessing the success of the Cuban revolution, he thought similar tactics would be widely applicable elsewhere.
The method was essentially:
- Start a small scale guerrilla war
- Earn support and recruits from nearby
- Use this to expand the war
Unfortunately, history showed things were not so easy. Che's efforts failed in Congo, and led to his death in Bolivia.
(FWIW, I'm drawing this from my memory of Anderson's Che Guevara.)
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May his death be another spark in the fire that burns down the entity.
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FAFO
The Moscow Region Arbitration Court on Wednesday froze funds of the U.S. Bank of New York Mellon (BK.N), opens new tab held by the Russian branch of Citibank (C.N), opens new tab as well as funds of JP Morgan Chase held by its Russian affiliate of Morgan Chase Bank amounting in total to about $372 million.
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It's Roo! :D
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And a glorious week to you too!
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The maps alone are fucking heartbreaking.
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the Communist Party rejects gender self-ID as the basis for sex- based entitlements in law to women’s single-sex rights, spaces and facilities. The Party will continue to oppose any proposed legislation – whether at Scottish, Welsh or British level – that seeks to enact such a provision.
We call for ‘sex’ as a protected characteristic under the 2010 Equality Act to be defined as ‘biological sex’.
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So cute!
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It is a revolution of victory or martyrdom.
Hasta la victoria siempre!
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Christopher Walker voice: you, too, Oppo, should have a nice, week
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And what "tactics" does the Washington Post say the Russian Army is using? Meat wave, meat wave, MEAT WAVE.
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All of zem!
english.almayadeen.net
"Israel" has, since its attacks on Lebanon in 2006 and those on Gaza in 2008 and 2014, used a new nuclear weapon, one which kills with a high temperature radiation flash and with neutrons. ... "Israel" and the USA (at least) have developed what is almost certainly a mini-neutron bomb. "Israel" is using it in Gaza. And may be using it in Lebanon (again). --- EDIT: some important criticisms of the author have been raised in the comments. It's quite possible he's speculating too much from insufficient evidence. However, he does offer the following, which we shouldn't dismiss either: 1. Enriched Uranium was [found in Gaza](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-02559-7) according to this *Nature* article. 2. A crater from an "israeli" bomb in Lebanon was found to be radioactive (original source was an unnamed Lebanese newspaper in 2006, but it was also discussed in [this](https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-mystery-of-israel-s-secret-uranium-bomb-6230359.html) article in *The Independent*). 3. Samples from the crater were found to contain enriched uranium (independently verified by the Harwell laboratory, as mentioned by *The Independent* article in 2).
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According to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), the US intends to launch a campaign to undermine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in order to replace him with a more malleable person. According to the agency, former Interior Minister Arsen Avakov is being considered for the job. In a statement released on Tuesday, the SVR stated that "the American elite" is becoming increasingly unhappy with Zelensky as politicians on both sides of the aisle begin to "doubt the targeted spending of billions of dollars in military aid to Kiev." Officials stated that Zelensky is engaging in "crazy steps" that threaten escalation "far beyond Ukraine," adding that Kiev “has moved to feverish action” as Zelensky tries to stay in power after the end of his official term in May.
www.aljazeera.com
There's no useful analysis here, since the author hasn't bothered to ask any protestors why they're protesting, but here's hoping these are more steps towards a [Red Africa](https://lemmygrad.ml/post/5153940). Countries with active or recent protest movements mentioned in the article include Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Angola, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa.
monthlyreview.org
Some great information and critique here. Dominant western perspectives, even when dubbing themselves "decolonial", still paint Africa as the Dark Continent, whose inhabitants are powerless against external forces. Instead, Vijay Prashad and Mikaela Nhondo Erskog argue, we need to center the (re-)emergence of Red Africa, the indigenous efforts towards socialism.
english.almayadeen.net
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly asked residents of New Caledonia on Tuesday to lift the barricades that had closed roads for the past month, following widespread and violent unrest. According to French media, Macron called the situation "unacceptable" after condemning it and called for "the firm and definitive lifting of all blockades." Local media circulated a letter by Macron calling on New Caledonians to engage in dialogue. "It always takes longer to build than to destroy," he was cited as saying, stressing the need for constructive efforts toward resolution. Massive protests and rallies broke out on the Pacific archipelago on May 13 after a voting reform that would allow non-native long-term residents of the island to participate in local polls. The Indigenous Kanaks on the archipelago, driven by the fact that the move would dilute their input on decisions on their native lands, led demonstrations against the French government. **Reform plan suspended** The territory is located more than 17,000 kilometers from mainland France in the southern Pacific Ocean and is comprised of several islands, yet Paris has relentlessly asserted its right over the territories. After deploying troops under the guise of police control in the South Pacific territories, Macron has suspended the reform plan. Macron justified the decision by stating "ambiguity" ahead of the French elections, adding that it was to prioritize "dialogue in the field and restoring the order." "I have pledged that this reform won’t be pushed through with force today in the current context and that we are giving ourselves a few weeks to allow for calm, the resumption of dialogue, with a view to a global agreement," he said two weeks ago.
english.almayadeen.net
The initial phase calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, the release of captives including women, the elderly, and the wounded, the return of the remains of some deceased hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas in Gaza. This phase also includes the safe and efficient distribution of humanitarian aid across Gaza, ensuring that all Palestinian civilians in need receive assistance, including housing units provided by the international community.
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Yankee pigs go home! > The Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the flagship of the United States Carrier Strike Group 2, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, in response to multiple American-British strikes on Yemen. > > In a statement, the spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced that the YAF's Rocket Force and Navy launched a composite strike on the aircraft carrier. > > The strike consisted of multiple anti-ship ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, which dealt direct and precise hits to the USS Eisenhower, Saree explained. The YAF's attack on US Navy assets deployed in the region comes in response to 13 airstrikes that targeted both civilian and military areas across Yemen, leading to 58 casualties. > > In detail, Saree said that the strikes in Hodeidah alone killed 16 people and injured another 41, including civilians and military personnel. > > Saree reiterated that the YAF will "not hesitate to directly and immediately respond to any renewed aggression on Yemeni soil."
english.almayadeen.net
See? China is going to crash for real this time. Just you wait, tankies! > But the IMF noted that, by 2029, China's economic growth is expected to decline to 3.3 percent, citing aging and slower productivity growth.
english.almayadeen.net
In a congressional testimony on Wednesday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the potentially severe consequences for the United States if China were to decide to reunify with Taiwan. Raimondo, showcasing that the US is only interested in Taiwan's "security" because of its importance in the microchip sector, highlighted the critical role of Taiwan in microchip supply and production, stressing the decades-long collaboration between Taipei and Washington in this domain. Speaking before the US House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, Raimondo underscored the significance of Taiwan's contribution to the microchip industry. She pointed out that the United States currently relies heavily on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), procuring 92% of its leading-edge chips from the Taiwanese firm.
english.almayadeen.net
The Israeli occupation forces officially began, on Monday, the forceful displacement of the already-displaced Palestinian people currently seeking shelter in Rafah, which had been designated by the Israelis as an alleged "safe zone" early in the war.
english.almayadeen.net
Israeli news broadcaster Channel 12 on Sunday reported that a total of 30 servicemembers in the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) refused to comply with orders to ready the army for a ground invasion of the city of Rafah. The broadcaster cited fatigue as the primary reason for the refusal, stating that these servicemembers feel unable to continue fighting in Gaza after nearly 7 months of combat.
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**Iran imposed itself as major regional player** Scott Ritter, a writer and former Marine Corps officer, told Al Mayadeen that Iran sent a message to the United States that it is capable of breaching the Israeli occupation's sophisticated air defense. He added that Washington is beginning to see that its capabilities in the Middle East are declining, and this began when Iran shot down a US drone under former US President Donald Trump. He pointed out that one of the indicators of the decline of the US capabilities in the region has been its inability to stop Yemen's operations in the Red Sea. Ritter said the United States could no longer do anything in the region, while Iran, on the other hand, is developing its capabilities and is able to harm Washington. Ritter went on to ask: What does it mean for the United States to tell the Israeli occupation that it would defend it but would not support it in an attack on Iran?
mronline.org
...during the first weeks of the war, the army almost completely relied on Lavender, which clocked as many as 37,000 Palestinians as suspected militants–and their homes–for possible air strikes.
english.almayadeen.net
Isn'treal may be reaching a breaking point, at least in terms of its ability to escalate further > ...total losses incurred by the Israeli economy amount to a whopping $6 billion since October 7, 2023. > When comparing the median cost of reservists to that of regular troops, a huge gap in costs arises, as an individual from the former group costs "Israel" an average of $13,000 while the latter costs $7,500. See also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-military-demands-14-500-new-recruits--situation--not
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The ongoing war on Gaza and confrontations with the Lebanese Resistance on the northern front has caused a shortage of ammunition and supplies within the Israeli occupation forces' arsenal, Israeli broadcaster Kan reported on Friday.
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Hehe
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Ukraine's Western allies were “overly optimistic" about the war in 2023 and assumed that providing Kiev with the required ammunition and training would lead to victory, chief of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer told the Financial Times on Sunday. ... For now, the West’s plan is to “keep the Ukrainian military from collapsing".
Are there any books folks would especially recommend for young kids? I found [Tales for Little Rebels](https://nyupress.org/9780814757215/tales-for-little-rebels/) quite good, but also somewhat dated.