Ralph Miliband was a socialist intellectual of great integrity. He belonged to a generation of socialists formed by the Russian revolution and the Second World War, a generation that dominated left-wing politics for almost a century. Tariq Ali belongcenturydominate share on social
We were constantly appealing for funds from readers when I edited 'The Black Dwarf' in 1968-69. Tariq Ali appealblackconstantly Change image and share on social
As a candidate, Obama projected himself as a new Reagan, above narrow party politics. He wanted to please all but has ended up annoying many. Tariq Ali annoycandidateend Change image and share on social
Western enthusiasm for democracy stops when those opposed to its policies are elected to office. Tariq Ali democracyelectenthusiasm Change image and share on social
The cinematic language and interior destiny of each Iranian film-maker is different. The international influences on them vary from Rossellini to Fellini, Akira Kurosawa to Hou Hsiao-hsien, but there is a strong sense of solidarity. Tariq Ali akiracinematicdestiny share on social
Scotland's political identity was destroyed, and a huge Scottish emigration to North America followed the brutal Highland clearances. These included every layer of Scottish society, not just the remnants of the defeated clans. Tariq Ali americabrutalclan share on social
History rarely repeats itself, but its echoes never go away. Tariq Ali echohistoryrarely Change image and share on social
Political pundits in Delhi and Islamabad have berated the West for its relativism and double-standards. After all why should Britain have a nuclear arsenal but not India? It is a reasonable question. Tariq Ali arsenalberatebritain Change image and share on social
Power can shape 'truth,' but not forever. Tariq Ali foreverpowershape Change image and share on social
Those who really value Ukrainian sovereignty should opt for real independence and a positive neutrality: neither a plaything of the West nor Moscow. Tariq Ali independencemoscowneutrality Change image and share on social
