Naturally there have been many glowing tributes to Eric Hobsbawm following his death at the age of 95, but there have also been some extremely ungenerous slights and grotesque attacks on his integrity as an individual and as an historian, writes David Morgan
Since the Second World War, US foreign policy has been largely predicated on military adventures, by severely punishing enemies and controlling 'friends'. Diplomacy was often the icing on the cake of war, writes Ramzy Baroud.
Lenin, in his book "'Left Wing' Communism: An Infantile Disorder," written in 1920, maintained that lessons from the Russian Revolution were of interest to those outside Russia. Thomas Riggins provides an analysis.
On behalf of the Socialist History Society, David Morgan pays tribute to its Honorary President Eric Hobsbawm who passed away on the 1 October at the age of 95.
Insulting Islamic symbols often represents a breaking point for many Muslims. Spiritual, religious figures and symbols often represent the last hope to which poor, humiliated and disenfranchised people cling onto with absolute ferocity, writes Ramzy Baroud.
The economy could use a good dose of "aggregate demand"-new spending money in the pockets of consumers - but QE3 won't do it. Neither will it trigger the dreaded hyperinflation. In fact, it won't do much at all. There are better alternatives, argues Ellen Brown.
With proper commitment and investment in renewable energy and a push towards an alternative model of development, the future need not resemble the past or indeed the increasingly catastrophic present, writes Colin Todhunter.
The condemnation of past behaviours has become fashionable. It is partly motivated by hindsight. It is also partly motivated by sheer outrage, as any decent and humane person cannot help but be outraged by man's often barbaric treatment of other human beings, writes Elizabeth Ellis.
The parasitical ultra-rich often deny the role of others in the acquisition of their wealth - and even seek to punish them for it, writes George Monbiot.
Colin Todhunter asks who in their right mind would be prepared to fight and die for Shell, Chevron or Coca Cola?