The cracks and contradictions in the American empire seem to be mounting weekly. Economic slowdown, the messes in Afghanistan and Iraq, the third front opened in Somalia, the new nationalizations in Venezuela are but a small list. In Canada, less dramatic but equally telling problems have been taking the lustre off the Harper minority government.

The new issue of Relay explores some of the openings this poses for the Left, as well as the continued resiliency and capacities of the American empire. These issues are discussed in terms of the U.S. election, the American economy, and developments in third countries, such as Cuba, Greece, Venezuela and others.

Also taken up are some of the dilemmas and opportunities facing the Canadian Left. A critical aspect here is the issues based by the recent 'nation' debate. There are also new challenges for party-building, with articles covering the recent Quebec Solidaire conventions and a proposal on the question of party-building in English Canada. And much more.

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