The Empire Strikes Back. Across the globe governments are using terrorism laws to prosecute protesters. Decca Muldowney traces the practice back to its colonial origins, and considers the future consequences for activism.

Imagery generated by artificial intelligence has become the beloved aesthetic of today’s dictators, argues Decca Muldowney. A robust media is needed to combat misinformation and its miseries.

People across the world are standing up to the power of the arms trade. Amy Hall explores its threat to life and democracy.

Rising costs, Covid-19 and austerity have pushed too many countries – and households – into unmanageable debt. Amy Hall asks how we got here, and finds a movement shaking off the stigma of debt and getting organized.

Confronting the impact of empire is not about getting stuck in the past, writes Amy Hall. It’s vital to how we build a better future.

As the cost of living crisis becomes entrenched, Nick Dowson examines the scene of the crime, tracks down the culprits and proposes a route to resolution.

Richard Swift profiles Zimbabwe’s new leader.

Refugees in Germany complain about the lack of support by liberal and left-wing activists, writes Morgan Meaker

A community group is campaigning to turn the London borough of Haringey into a safer place for migrants. Charlotte England reports.

The Blue Trail; Wild Foxes.

Why Christian should be Leftists; Landscape with Landscape; Big Kiss, Bye-Bye; Notes From a Lost Country.

Album No. 1; Ma Gitala.

Mariam Barghouti opens her series from Ramallah by examining the Palestinian city’s coffee boom – and what it says about life under occupation.

Thanks to the efforts of Catherine Shovlin, a Syrian refugee camp is building a community spirit. Florence Derrick meets her.

Donald Trump's right-hand man is at the centre of global power. And he's dangerous.

1926; State of the union; Walk out!; Workers under attack.

The photos, facts, and politics of Iran.

Profit motive, by Marc Roberts.