Mondli Hlatshwayo and Oupa Lehulere* reflect on the WSF in Mumbai, and argue that Mumbai marks an important step in the international regroupment of left forces.

George Dor* argues that the future of the ASF lies in building strong social movements, and in countering careerist tendencies now dominant in the forum.

Leila Khaled* spoke to Mondli Hlatshwayo on the Palestinian people’s struggle against Zionism, her politics, the armed struggle, and on South Africa-Israel relations.

Oupa Lehulere* takes a critical look at Mumbai Resistance 2004, and argues that it fails to contribute to the debate on building an international anti- globalisation movement.

Paul Nicholson and Josu Egireun* take up the debate on the future of the WSF post Mumbai. They argue for deepening the role of the forum in the anti-globalisation struggle while preserving its plural character.