Keith Bennett attended the XII Non-Aligned Summit as part of the British Afro-Asian Solidarity Organisation delegation to the Afro-Asian People's Solidarity Organisation. The delegation included key members and participated in summit activities, including a state banquet by President Nelson Mandela. An appeal for sustaining the New Worker publication fund is also included.
Keith BennettCoverage of the Non-Aligned Movement conference in Durban, including meetings with international leaders such as Fidel Castro, Laurent-Desire Kabila, and Kim Yong Nam. Reports on regional conflicts and political situations in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Basque region in Spain, and ongoing Middle East peace negotiations involving Dennis Ross and Yasser Arafat. Details on solidarity activities and political interactions among various countries and organizations.
Keith BennettFax from Keith Bennett to Sheila dated 11/2/95 discussing preparations for the Tripoli Conference scheduled for March 10-12, and mentioning a deadline of February 15. The message also expresses willingness to assist further and discusses matters related to Korea EOM.
Keith BennettSpeech addressing the defense of Korean independence and socialism, the role of the United Nations and the United States in conflicts involving Korea, the nuclear threat posed by US forces in South Korea, and the importance of international solidarity with Korea. The text critiques Western media and governments, highlights hypocrisy in nuclear disarmament criticism, and praises the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea and its leaders. It calls for global unity in supporting Korea's independence and socialism.
Keith BennettArticle by Keith Bennett discussing the collapse of socialism in Eastern Europe, US imperialism under the banner of the 'new world order', threats against North Korea including potential US-initiated war, North Korea's peaceful nuclear stance, and the call to defend socialist Korea against imperialist aggression.
Keith BennettSpeech by Keith Bennett delivered in Tripoli on 8th-9th December 1990 discussing the collapse of the Soviet Union, the counter-revolutionary events in the USSR, the ideological impact on socialism and communism, and calls for unity among communists and anti-imperialists globally to defend socialism in various countries.
Keith BennettPaper presented by Keith Bennett at the Regional Seminar on the Juche Idea in Paris on February 13, 1993, discussing independence as the foundation for victorious struggle against imperialism and for socialism.
Keith BennettIncludes photo of former 1985 Seminar in London. AI: Article discusses the formation of the European Regional Society for the Study of the Juche Idea and its significance. It outlines the historical context and achievements of the DPRK, emphasizing the Juche idea as a man-centred philosophy rooted in Korean revolutionary experience but with global applicability. The article highlights the relevance of the Juche idea to various European societal groups including progressive intellectuals, youth, the peace movement, oppressed peoples, and neutral states. It emphasizes the Juche idea's potential to address European social and political issues, oppose US domination, and promote independence and anti-imperialism.
Keith BennettA letter dated December 10, 1996, by Keith Bennett expressing views on the Taliban seizure of Kabul, the murder of former President Najibullah, and the Chinese Communist Party's policy towards Afghanistan. The letter discusses historical and geopolitical contexts including the Sino-Soviet dispute and the Afghan revolutionary movement's factions, cautioning against simplistic judgments on Chinese policy and emphasizing the complexity of regional dynamics.
Keith BennettA letter by Keith Bennett published in New Worker on November 23, 1996, discussing Steve Lawton's review of Jennifer S Palmer's book on Cedric Belfrage, addressing issues in US communist and progressive movements, critiques of New Left revisionism versus CPUSA revisionism, and the history and political stance of The Guardian newspaper in the US left-wing milieu.
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