Politics

The other great historic alternative to capitalism has been anarchism. Often dismissed as a dirty word, its influence ebbs and flows but its libertarian principles remain profoundly influential.

From Karl Marx to Ed Miliband and François Hollande is a very long journey indeed. But all at least pay lip-service to socialism. So how has it worked as an alternative?

Richard Swift begins his journey through political alternatives to capitalism by looking at the nature of the beast they seek to oppose.

Richard Swift on Nigeria's new president.

It's more of the same in the West African country, writes Gabriella Jozwiak.

Azerbaijan will be showing its friendly face this month as it hosts the European Games. But it’s what is going on behind the scenes that is important, argue Emma Hughes and James Marriott.

The upsurge of Hindu nationalism in India, by Urvashi Butalia.

Ziauddin Sardar on the various fundamentalisms on offer in Pakistan.

How do oppressive ideologies take hold despite the devastation they cause? Dinyar Godrej looks behind the news headlines.

Shahidul Alam laments a culture of impunity.

Richard Swift on what you need to know about the Delhi State election winner.

The human rights activist has seen - and suffered - a lot in his decades of campaigning. But, he tells Cristiana Moisescu, he still believes in forgiveness.

'Moderate modernizers'? Not so much.

Tom Sykes considers a west African country full of contradictions.

Children should be allowed to be children, not taught to 'turn over a profit', argues Steve Parry.

Mark Engler is not inspired by family dynasties ruling over the nation.

Susan George tells a story that's beyond belief.

The financial lobby plugging the latest free-trade deal, discussed with Kenneth Haar.

Whistleblower Ian Taplin wonders what became of the rule of law.

Big private banks have been resurrected by the crisis they caused, says David Ransom.