Global Economic Justice

The World Crisis and Beyond - Building a New Global Solidarity

February 2010

This declaration is the outcome of an international conference on alternatives and transformation paths to overcome the regime of crisis-capitalism, that took place in Brussels in October 2009. Organised by The Transnational Institute, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and World Forum for Alternatives.

“Freedom” – what a pleasant word!

January 2010
Boris Kagarlitsky

If freedom is defined by a state’s non-participation in economic processes, as the Heritage Foundation suggests, then Haiti today would win first prize, as after the earthquake, it has no government at all.

Countering illicit and unregulated money flows

January 2010
Tom Blickman

Since its beginnings in 1989, the international anti-money laundering regime has not worked as well as intended. After two decades of failed efforts, experts still ponder how to implement one that does work. A bolder initiative is required at the United Nations level, moving from recommendations to obligations, and fully engaging developing nations.

Civil Society in European-Chinese Relations

January 2010

In the context of the current state of European-Chinese relations and the limited influence of European NGOs on EU policies, this book discusses the challenges and dilemmas of co-operation between European and Chinese civil society organisations.

The modernization trap

January 2010
Boris Kagarlitsky

The peculiar form of capitalism that has developed in Russia is incompatible with modernization and democracy alike.

Haiti, Again?

January 2010
Phyllis Bennis

The marginalisation of the UN and the militarisation of the US aid effort in Haiti reflect how humanitarian needs take a back seat to the Pentagon's priorities.

Haiti's Classquake

January 2010
Jeb Sprague

The 'classquake' in Haiti today is compounded by decades of capitalist globalization and U.S. intervention.

The China-Asean Free Trade Area: Propaganda and Reality

January 2010
Walden Bello

Despite the official propaganda, the China-Asean free trade agreement that came into effect on January 1, 2010, will benefit China, but is likely to disadvantage the Asean Countries.

The three legacies of Darwin

January 2010
Achin Vanaik

The legacy of Darwin is not only the knowledge that there is a biological continuum between the animal and the human worlds, but also that there is a link between culture and nature. If only mainstream economics could learn from the life sciences which Darwin did so much to nourish, it might recognise that you cannot have unlimited growth in a finite world.

The struggle of electricians in Mexico goes on (Part 2, final)

January 2010
Manuel Perez Rocha

Behind the shutdown of the Mexico's Central Power and Lighting Company is Calderón's obligation to fulfill his commitments with foreign corporations.