What Would It Mean to Win?

Connecting some of the more remarkable events of the last decadeincluding the rioting in Oaxaca and inthe outskirts of Paris and the moderncrises of neoliberalismthis critical analysis suggests new strategies for the progressive Left and that forward-moving change is possible. It examines the concept that movements generally develop at times of acceleration and expansion, but ultimately naturally slow down without consideration of their actual effectsstifling new developments, suppressing the emergence of new forms of politics, or failing to see other possible directions. Global in scope and including writings from Leftist struggles, victories, and defeats, this collection of essays ponders the possibility of a winning movement with lasting change and presents opportunities in all corners of the world."