The only continent where social movements have led to political parties that have pushed through serious social and political reforms is in South America. Tariq Ali americacontinentlead Change image and share on social
A storm swept the world in 1968. It started in Vietnam, then blew across Asia, crossing the sea and the mountains to Europe and beyond. A brutal war waged by the U.S. against a poor southeast Asian country was seen every night on television. Tariq Ali asiaasianblow share on social
In my eyes, a patriot is little more than an international blackleg. Tariq Ali blacklegeyeinternational Change image and share on social
I am fully aware of the concept of political revolutions. After all, that is what we hoped might happen in the U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe, but what actually happened was capitalist restoration. Tariq Ali awarecapitalistconcept Change image and share on social
Socially, the Cuban revolution created an education system and health service that remain the envy of much of the neo-liberal world. Tariq Ali createcubaneducation Change image and share on social
The origins of Indian classical music, not unlike their western counterparts, lie in the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures of 2,000 years ago. Tariq Ali 000agoancient Change image and share on social
It is as difficult to define or classify Islamic cinema as it would be a Christian, Jewish or Buddhist one. Tariq Ali buddhistchristiancinema Change image and share on social
I didn't know a thing about Oxford and had never been to Britain. My father suggested it because in 1939 he had been about to take up a place at Wadham College, but the war broke out, and he joined the Army instead. Tariq Ali armybreakbritain share on social
I do not accept the right of big powers to change governments as and when it affects their interests. Tariq Ali acceptaffectbig 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
