Iran and the US economy

Donald Trump has released an economic genie with his war on Iran. British Marxist economist Michael Roberts looks at repercussions for the US economy.

Will AI robots steal our jobs?

Atlassian just announced it is cutting 1600 jobs due to AI. Michael Roberts looks at how AI could fuel capitalist crises.

Capitalism fuels the cost-of-living crisis

Clever government reforms or inspired Treasurers can’t fix capitalism’s economic malaise. It’s hardwired into the system, says Don Sutherland.

Demonstration against the far-right in Paris 2024. Photo: Jeanne Menjoulet/flickr

Europe’s debt, war and decline

Australia’s ruling elite seems hopelessly tied to London and Washington. Abe David argues its time to cut the apron strings.