Views
At Counterpunch, in Asia Times and in Frontline one can follow his writings on the United States, on India, on war and on economics. His recent writing includes pieces on the Fort Hood shooting, Mali and Africom and American policy on the Afghanistan war . In his article for The Nation, Prashad lays out his vision for the struggle toward socialism. He argues progressive forces typically have very good ideas, but no power. He asserts that without power, good ideas are of little consequence and claims that socialists must not simply theorize but also organize.
Prashad is a self-described Marxist and a co-founder of the Forum of Indian Leftists or FOIL. His views on capitalism are most clearly summarized in his book Fat Cats and Running Dogs.
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