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IIRE has signed a contract with the Dutch Foundation for Research and Education in Scientific Socialism (SOWS). The SOWS has decided to support the political and educational activities held at the Institute. Such activities include Youth, Women, Middle East, LGBTT and Climate Change
Schools and Seminars, plus IIRE publications. In return IIRE will ask it supporters to become a donor for SOWS. SOWS will use these funds exclusively for IIRE but decides on a yearly basis which activities of IIRE will be supported.
We encourage our readers to consider testament pledges and other donations. Suggested regular donations from IIRE friends are 25, 50 and 100 euros, but any donation will of course be appreciated.
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By Joost Kircz
A preliminary remark
The term scientific socialism did get a negative connotation due to the usages of this term in the Stalinist tradition for a system of mental rules that claimed to cover all human experiences, investigations and advancements.
As a result of this mechanical so-called dialectic materialism (Diamat), the revolutionary left turned away from the issue, developed a sometimes more, sometimes less adequate critique but did not counter it with a full answer to the real underlaying question of methodology.
This lack of a fundamental understanding of the vast problem area of how we actually have to face, analyse and henceforward develop a revolutionary praxis remains a fundamental obstacle in the development of contemporary revolutionary theory.
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 Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Anti-War Movement
Interview with IIRE Fellow Gilbert
Achcar
(Znet June 2008)
2008 is the sixtieth
anniversary of the founding of Israel and of the Nakba, the
Palestinian catastrophe. What do you see as the Israeli goal and has
it changed over the years? What is the current Israeli strategy
regarding both Gaza and the West Bank?
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 With 17 participants
from 12 countries, the IIRE Global Justice School 2008 took place
from 29 March to 17 April. Students came from Belgium, Brazil,
Congo-Brazzaville, Ecuador, India, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan,
Philippines, USA, and France. It was the first Global Justice School since our relaunch.
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The International Institute for Research and Education celebrated its 25 years anniversary in 2007, as it underwent the most radical relaunch of its history.
Along with the physical move of the IIRE a far-reaching relaunch was intended, which now is in its early stages.
The comprehensive aim of the IIRE after the relaunch is summarized in the vision of the IIRE: “The IIRE's vision is to become a dynamic and visible centre of research and education, a meeting place for activists and scholars, united in a common struggle for a world freed from all forms of exploitation and oppression.
Read the entire Annual Report (pdf)
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IIRE - CLIMATE CHANGE SEMINAR 22 to 26 of February
Progressive movements faced with climate change: the need for an energy revolution and social transformation.
Summary article:
Climate Change, Energy Revolution and Social Transformation -
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 RETURNS OF MARXISM
for understanding and
attempting to change the world
In recent years we have seen a renewed interest in Marxism worldwide. New generation is discovering the fertility of the many traditions of Marxism for understanding and attempting to change the world. This seminar series aims to bring together scholars, writers and activists from different fields in order to discuss the relevance of Marxist ideas for contemporary debates. One seminar will be held regularly each month, with occasional lectures by visitors at other times. Returns of Marxism is presented by the International Institute of Research and Education. In order to receive regular updates and newsletters, please register by sending an e-mail to
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NEXT LECTURE:
Tuesday,10th, June, 7.30 p.m.
Bastiaan van Apeldoorn, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
US imperialism and Marxist perspectives on geopolitics
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