Saeid Harasani is a researcher on governance, poverty and inequality, writing from Tehran under the fire and bombs for the Anti-imperialist website. Fyodor Dostoevsky, the renowned Russian novelist, emphasizes in Notes from Underground that war is the most monotonous event in human history. "It suffices to review the official military and state uniforms of people from different eras. This in itself holds value. Is it monotonous? Well, yes, perhaps it is monotonous. War and war; they fight now, they fought before, and they will fight in the future. You admit that it is monotonous to an excessive degree." Dostoevsky's central point is that human morals and interests are not formed based on "two plus two equals four" knowledge. Humans act contrary to this to demonstrate their will. They … [read more]

Mohammad Maljoo, Iranian leftist writer and researcher who has lost his academic career due to his sharp criticism of the neoliberal policies in Iran and has faced arrest in several occasions in past decade, wrote a response to the naïve or complicit forces who demand a regime change in Iran in the middle of the US and Zionist bombardment of the Iranian civil infrastructure. The translation is as follows: They say whoever opposes the military aggression is a supporter of the government. As if the world is divided by two darkness: authoritarianism and bombs [translator: the ones who drop the bombs are also bringing more authoritarianism]. This bifurcation is not true. The people who are most supressed by the authoritarianism are the same ones whose lives are burning from the fire of … [read more]

"Iranians against the war" have constituted themselves right after the start of the US-Israeli aggression. No the present themselves publicly and ask for support. March 19, 7pm Rögergasse 24-26, 1090 Wien The majority of Iranian population both inside the country and among the diaspora oppose and condemn US-Israeli bombing of their home country, regardless of their stance on the internal politics of the their home country. This is a fact that has been intentionally censored and aggressively supressed in service of the propaganda to justify war and sanctions on nearly 90 million innocent civilians. Together we will defend our people, our nation, our sovereignty. We will not let the imperial and neo-colonial political leaders who appear prominently in the heinous Epstein files to … [read more]

These days, these terms are very popular. On January 20th, Mr. Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, started his speech in Davos by mentioning how the rules-based order is fading. He then continued—and I quote: “Intermediate powers are not powerless. They have the capacity to build a new order that encompasses our values: human rights, sustainable development, solidarity, sovereignty, and the territorial integrity of states.” He cited a piece from The Power of the Powerless, written by Václav Havel, and mentioned: “We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false. That the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That, trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And we knew that international law applied with varying rigor depending … [read more]

Imad Payande, Internet Goverance and Social Media Researcher based in Tehran   The Big Lie and the Bloody Reality The world was staring at two starkly different realities. On one side, Donald Trump took to TruthSocial, spinning a web of disinformation: "Iran has apologized and surrendered," he crowed, declaring that the nation was no longer the "bully of the Middle East" but a "loser" on the brink of collapse. He spoke with brazen arrogance about personally interfering in Iran’s leadership selection, treating a sovereign nation like a vassal state. On the other side, The New York Times and CNN were inadvertently broadcasting the unvarnished truth. Satellite imagery showed schools and hospitals in flames. This contradiction formed the core of the post-colonial narrative … [read more]

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, acting as a collaborator in the Zionist Israeli genocide in Gaza, is designing an ambitious international body to control governance and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip following military aggression. Trump has boasted that this body will become one of the most influential institutions in the world. However, behind this rhetoric of peace, the body carries a structure that is highly transactional, elitist, and centered on the geopolitical interests of the United States. Rather than realizing genuine peace in the Gaza Strip, this idea represents a form of modern imperialism wrapped in a humanitarian narrative. Trump is building a new-style colonial system under the … [read more]

    The United States and Israel have mobilized massive military forces against Iran. Their objective is clear: to secure unchallenged dominance for their (neo)colonial project in the region. In a blatant disregard for international law, their explicitly stated goal is regime change. Behind the rhetoric lies a simple demand: that Iran accept the full military supremacy of the United States and Israel without resistance. No other state should be allowed to defend itself — hence their insistence on eliminating Iran’s longer-range missile capabilities and any kind of nuclear program. In effect, this amounts to a complete surrender of sovereignty for all, except of course for the United States and Israel. No one who genuinely seeks a just world … [read more]

by an Iranian in Vienna During the past month, a new phenomenon has become visible in Vienna, Berlin, and other European cities: large demonstrations organized by Iranian opposition groups, both online and in the streets, urging Europeans to “be their voice” and to show solidarity. But a basic question remains unanswered—a voice for what, exactly? What are they asking of EU citizens? The demands are often vague, yet the emotional appeal is loud. In this article, I argue why Europeans—particularly those on the left—should be deeply cautious about lending their voice or solidarity to these mobilizations. One of the gifts of living in Vienna has been the sense of belonging to a genuinely cosmopolitan public sphere. Over the years, I have learned about other societies, their … [read more]

When did World War II begin? With the German attack on Poland on September 1, 1939? With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941? In 1936 with the Nazi-Fascist intervention to crush the Spanish Revolution? Or in 1931 with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria? (1) No one, especially in the historical phase of asymmetric and hybrid wars, will declare the Third World War. If we define as global the wars that mark the transition from one historical phase to the next, from one hegemonic system to another, well, we are already in a conflict of world-historical proportions, marked by the decline of the U.S.-led imperialist bloc. and the beginnings of a coalition led by China. The exponential increase in military spending at every latitude is proof that a large-scale conflict is … [read more]

Nick Krekelbergh is a co-founder of Zannekinbond, a Flemish think tank and activist group dedicated to socialism, sovereignty, anti-imperialism, and international solidarity. The organization is part of the Stop WW3 – International Initiative for Peace. He spoke both on behalf of his Belgian organisation Zannekinbond as well as for Stop World War III - International Initiative for Peace. Dear comrades, esteemed participants, I am here to speak on behalf of Stop World War III – an international Initiative for Peace. We are an international organization of democratic and sovereign forces committed to build a broad platform for peace. We are gathered here, with you, today for an international conference on the role of NATO and the tasks of the anti-imperialist struggle. But … [read more]

Another step toward the abyss of a third world war. Declaration of "Stop World War 3 - International Initiative for Peace" With the old and unfounded excuse that the Islamic Republic of Iran is building a nuclear bomb, Trump has dragged the United States into war alongside the rogue Israeli state. This is not an improvised gesture but a long-planned and premeditated move, prepared in the event that the rogue Israeli state was, as indeed it was, gravely hurt by Iran’s legitimate and lethal self-defense. Openly defying U.S. public opinion and much of his own electorate, Trump has ultimately bowed to the Zionist, militarist, and warmongering circles that plague the White House, the Pentagon, and various centers of U.S. power. That there were “elective affinities” between … [read more]

The imperialist structures of the EU are seeking expansion in the context of the upcoming full-scale war against Russia. Over the last few years, the comprador ruling class in Bulgaria has been doing everything possible to get the country into the eurozone in order to do the will of its Western masters. The planned date for this is 1 January 2026. This will happen against the will of the vast majority of the Bulgarian people. Even official sociology admits that about two thirds of Bulgarians are against this move. It is obvious to everyone that this will lead to further impoverishment of the working class and even greater dependence of Bulgaria on Western corporations and institutions. There is a large-scale opposition to the euro in the country. With the efforts of the entire … [read more]

to take place in Vienna June 13-15, 2025   Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza while the world is watching with horror. The solidarity movements keep growing and a challenging the political systems of the West as without the full-fletched support of the US, the EU and also the single European countries this historic crime against humanity would not be possible. All talk about democracy, human rights, equality – the so-called Western values – reveal themselves as blatant lies. US-led global capitalism is executing a colonial genocide literally starving millions to death. All this is being justified by misusing the historic genocide against the Jewish people. That is why it is so important that more and more people with a Jewish … [read more]

On behalf of the international coordination “Stop World War III – International Peace Initiative”, I thank all those present, delegates from many countries and different continents, for participating in this Conference of ours. A special thanks goes to the brothers and comrades of the Socialist Progress Party of Morocco who are hosting us and have taken care of the organization and logistics. This meeting in Tangier is the third one we have held, after the first, founding one, held in Rome in October 2023 and the one dedicated to the Palestinian cause, also held in Rome in April 2024. In the founding declaration approved by acclamation on 28 October 2023, given the imperialist tendency to proceed towards a new great war, we established that the struggle for peace and support … [read more]

Under the theme “Building an International Front for Peace” The International Peace Conference, organized by the Political Bureau of the Party of Progress and Socialism in partnership with the International Peace Initiative, saw the attendance of 60 participants representing communist, progressive, democratic, and resistance parties from 27 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, America, and Latin America. The Conference was organized within the framework of tireless solidarity and advocacy efforts, and in support of the just Palestinian cause, as a priority, and all the just causes of peoples suffering, in various ways, from the repercussions, hegemony, and encroachment of brutal imperialism. The proceedings of this three-day international peace conference, held from May 2 … [read more]

Despite the cruel genocide, Israel lost the Battle of Gaza. The victory achieved by the Palestinian Resistance will remain engraved in the history of humanity. However, the War will continue, as shown by the Zionist policy of colonization of the West Bank, and because of the Trump administration’s open support for Israel. Trump and the White House seem to press ahead with the attempt to make peace with Russia. This is only possible because Russia resisted successfully to the imperialist pressure. Meanwhile the European Union is continuing their war drive against Russia, embarking on an incredible hubris which is destined to implode. The more and the longer they continue, the deeper will be the fall. This eventually can tear down the entire European Union opening up new … [read more]

Interview with Wilhelm Langthaler, spokesperson of the Anti-imperialist Camp, in the exiled Ukrainian opposition media outlet politnavigator.net.   Recently, more and more publications have appeared in the Western media, which contain the opinions of politicians and high-ranking NATO generals that the military conflict in Ukraine is moving towards Kiev's defeat. How can you explain the increase in the number of such materials? # The reason is very clearly connected with the results on the battle field. Nobody can deny anymore that Russia is advancing and that that the Ukrainian army is exhausted. Nevertheless Western media is continuing is warmongering campaign against Russia asking for further escalation.   Is public opinion really changing not in favor of … [read more]

Statement of the “Stop World War 3 - International Initiative for Peace” on the escalating wars in Palestine and Ukraine The past few months have been enormously consequential for the anti-imperialist Resistances. Beginning with the telecommunications sabotage, the Zionist regime unleashed a brutal war on the people of Lebanon, first by air and sea, followed by an ongoing ground invasion. After a year of genocide, the Zionist regime shows no sign of stopping their war on the Palestinian people. There has only been an intensification of the war coupled with a denial of the most basic humanitarian assistance for the people in Gaza. The recent assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Yahya Sinwar have shown the depth of the struggle against Zionism and the sacrifice … [read more]

The October 7th operation and the battles which have followed have proved that the Palestinian resistance has strengthened its military capacity and achieved broad political unity. All armed groups are now cooperating together from a common base of resistance. The resistance struggles against the Zionist regime which is armed and funded by the United States and other Western countries. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Palestinian resistance has inflicted serious loses to the enemy. The Zionists have been forced to continue operations in Gaza for more than 6 months without achieving their initial or intermediate goals. The Zionist regime has left behind more than 40,000 dead or missing persons, including 14,000 children with over 80,000 seriously wounded. Civilian infrastructure in Gaza … [read more]

Last October a major international conference took place in Rome entitled "For a true and just peace, stopping the third world war". Delegates from forty anti-imperialist organizations from 25 countries and every continent participated. The Conference concluded by unanimously approving a Resolution translated into multiple languages   which you can read here: www.internationalpeaceconference.info.Thus was born an international coordination called “STOP THE THIRD WORLD WAR - International Peace Initiative” (STOPWW3) and which in various countries is engaging in solidarity with the Palestinian Resistance and to stop the strategic aggression of the US-NATO bloc EU to Russia and in the future to China. The Conference was long prepared and organized by the FRONTE del DISSENSO, a … [read more]