USAID Head Butts In: Baring Small Gifts, Wielding Big Threats

‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 04-10 September 2022 Questions to ask about a ‘struggle’: 1) What is the social base? 2) Who are the organizers? 3) Who are the funders? 4) How is the politics benefiting the working classes? 5) Who is producing the images? 6) Where does my knowledge

World Bank Hijacks Ministry of Finance

‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 14-20 August 2022 Sri Lanka’s ruling class is disproportionately Muslim, Tamil & Christian – as well as descendants of Parsee, Sindhi, Chettiar & Gujarati immigrants. The 50-odd Parsees are the richest single community in the country, owning Abans, and much of Keells, CIC, Cargills, etc.

US, India, UN – A Web of White Lies

‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 17-23 July 2022 Over the radio I hear the victory bulletins of the scum of the earth. Curiously I examine a map of the continent… I can still see a small door. – Bertolt Brecht, 1940 ‘European ambassadors gave President GR an “ultimatum”, a “last