New Today -- 15 March 2016

Perspective

Economic nationalism, war and the fight for international socialism

The end result of the program of economic nationalism can be seen in the experience of the 1930s, when it brought about social devastation and led to world war.

News & Analysis

German state elections: Far-right Alternative for Germany gains double-digit support

Sunday's election results pose the question of why a xenophobic party such as the AfD is able to mobilise dissatisfaction with the established parties for its own ends.

Second terrorist attack in a month in Turkish capital kills at least 37

Trump peddles nationalist poison at Ohio rally

Millions join protests in Brazil demanding ouster of Workers Party government

Central banks confront unintended consequences

South Korea imposes extra sanctions on North Korea

Shadow Chancellor McDonnell pledges UK Labour Party to austerity

English National Opera chorus to strike

Slumping car sales lead to extended layoff of Fiat Chrysler Sterling Heights workers

Study: Worsening conditions for young people throughout the developed world

Hundreds of millions in cuts on the horizon in Louisiana

Sri Lankan government refuses to release Tamil political prisoners

Arts Review

Beatles producer George Martin dies at 90

Book Review

$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: The Americas