The UK’s ‘recognition’ of a Palestinian state is worse than worthless
by Sean Bell
Keir Starmer’s plan to reluctantly recognise a Palestinian state is too little, too late – and will do nothing to bring an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, writes Sean Bell.

The curious case of two empty stadiums in Hungary
by Jason Henderson
Football’s governing bodies have failed to take action against Israel in a shameful illustration of double standards, writes Jason Henderson.

Call for solidarity from the Latvian Left: Let Vlad Stay!
by Maiznica Collective
Heckle is troubled to hear news from Latvia, where our friends in a Riga-based social-centre project called "Maiznica" are facing repression from state security services and the expulsion of one of their members from the country.

Review: An October in Catalonia
by Sean Bell
Nearly seven years on from Catalonia's so-called illegal referendum, Sean Bell reviews a new Marxist analysis of events which garnered much attention and sympathy in Scotland.

Ending Democracy: Lessons and Warnings from South Korea
by Ewan Forrest
Ewan Forrest discusses the recent Martial Law crisis in South Korea, what it tells us about democratic backsliding, and how to resist a coup d'etat.

The trouble with Erdoğan
by Sarah Glynn
For many people in the West, Turkish President’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s support for Palestine has bought him a lot of good will. Sadly, this comes from ignorance and is certainly not merited, writes Sarah Glynn.

How Germany’s Die Linke defied expectations
by Quân Nguyen
As Germany lurches towards the right, Quân Nguyen sees a glimmer of hope in Die Linke's return from the brink and offers reflections for the wider left.

Where is Syria headed?
by Gilbert Achcar
Professor Gilbert Achcar reflects on events in Syria in order to try and foresee what the future may hold.

Watch: The struggle against British imperialism in the Chagos Islands
by Heckle Editors
In a new video, Heckle speaks with Lindsey Collen of Mauritian left party LALIT about the half-century-long struggle for the closure of the Diego Garcia military base and for the full decolonisation of the Chagos Islands.

Standing Alone? Solidarity with Palestine in Seoul, Korea
by Ewan Forrest
Ewan Forrest reports from Palestine solidarity protests in South Korea and discusses the future of the movement.
