It has been over two months since the Northern Alliance—which is made up of armed ethnic organizations and the armed wing of the Burmese Communist Party—launched “Operation 1027” in northern Shan State in Burma.
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Myanmar: Barbarism, Crime, War and the Urgent Need for Socialism
Against the backdrop of economic crisis, brutal dictatorship, war, and a lack of leadership, the Burmese working class is facing conditions that once again push them towards struggle.
Myanmar: A Balance Sheet of the 1988 Uprising
The 1988 Myanmar uprising was a turning point in the country’s history. Today’s fighters must learn from this rich revolutionary heritage.
The Lessons of the Myanmar Revolution
After months of heroic struggle of the masses who faced brutal repression of the military regime, the revolution in Myanmar has ebbed. Why have we reached this situation, and what lessons need to be learned?
Myanmar: For an Armed Workers’ Uprising to Bring Down the Military Junta
A revolution is underway in Myanmar and the masses are showing immense courage. An armed workers’ uprising and an all-out, continuous general strike must be organized to topple the murderous junta!
Myanmar: What Is to Be Done?
A powerful show of anger and opposition to the military coup was evident on the streets of cities across Myanmar on February 22, as a general strike paralyzed the country.
Myanmar: a Movement of Revolutionary Proportions
The coup in Myanmar has unleashed a movement of revolutionary proportions, with a widespread strike and protest movement. The military junta clearly underestimated the level of opposition they would face.
What is Happening in Myanmar and Why?
The military coup in Myanmar unleashed an unexpected movement. In this article, we attempt to outline some of the historical and immediate factors that led to this sudden and sharp change in the situation.
Myanmar Coup: Another Nail in the Coffin of Liberalism
In organizing a swift coup against Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s generals have killed the illusion, already in its death throes, of the liberalization of Myanmar under US domination.
Myanmar: “Saint” Aung San Suu Kyi and Imperialist Hypocrisy
Aung San Suu Kyi’s fall from grace has exposed the cynicism of imperialism, revealing that those canonized as saints are bargaining chips in a struggle of capitalist interests.
The Communist: Voice of America’s Communist Generation
The Communist is the official newspaper of the party of the Revolutionary Communists of America. It is different from any other publication you’ll find in the US today. Behind this newspaper, there’s a vast network of communist activity from coast to coast. It is a tool for organizing in the streets, at protests and strikes, for building communist cells in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and campuses.
The RCA is on a mission to carry Bolshevism into the political arena of a country that’s ripe for it. Yes, we’re Bolsheviks living in the digital age, and we also use social media and our podcast to spread the communist program. But we’re not the kind of internet leftists who stay inside and “do politics” online. That’s why we need something we can carry with us into the streets and put into people’s hands. The physical paper is an instrument for building a real-life organization—a genuine Communist Party of fighters.