Today’s world is grappling with complex issues such as wars, economic inequality, imperialist and geopolitical rivalries, and artificial intelligence. These issues are not isolated from one another; rather, they are deeply rooted in the economic, political, and class contradictions of the modern global capitalist system. Therefore, to understand these matters, it is not enough to merely observe the outward appearance of events; an analysis of the underlying factors such as capital, property, labor, class interests, and global power dynamics is also essential. Against this backdrop, the Middle East and Palestine crisis, the Russia-Ukraine war, the escalating US-China rivalry, the issues surrounding artificial intelligence and employment, and the prospect of an Iran-US war manifest significant global contradictions in various forms. The Iran-US conflict highlights contradictions linked to national sovereignty, regional hegemony, energy resources, and the contest for global military power. The Middle East and the Palestine issue are linked to national sovereignty, regional power, energy, and global political interests; the Russia-Ukraine war reflects conflicts involving national security, geopolitical power, energy, and military interests; the US-China rivalry signifies a new contest for control over global capital, technology, trade, and production resources; meanwhile, artificial intelligence is reshaping the dynamics of productive forces, labor, and property.

The analysis of the five global issues presented below is an attempt to understand their material foundations, class relations, and internal contradictions, rather than merely providing a simple explanation of events. The aim is to examine how contemporary global capitalism interlinks issues of war, technology, economic power, and the environment, and to consider how the future of global society can be understood in light of these contradictions. The conflict between Iran and the United States is a significant manifestation of the geopolitical, economic, and military contradictions inherent in contemporary global capitalism. This dispute cannot be understood merely in terms of Iran’s nuclear program or the military rivalry between the two states; it is also deeply linked to regional hegemony in the Middle East, control over energy resources, global trade routes, and the preservation of American global influence. To comprehend this conflict from the perspective of historical materialism, it is essential to analyze not only the official stances of the states involved but also their material interests and the dynamics of global power relations.

A key economic aspect of this conflict is the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passageway for global oil and gas trade. War or disruptions to transit in this area could impact global energy prices, freight costs, industrial production, and the lives of ordinary people. The United States seeks to influence Iran's policies through economic sanctions and military pressure, while Iran leverages its regional standing and strategic assets to safeguard its interests. Thus, energy and trade routes become sources of political........

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