Equality Is a Struggle Bulletins from the Front Line, 2021-2025

Equality Is a Struggle Bulletins from the Front Line, 2021-2025 by Thomas Piketty is a thought-provoking examination of recent global events, published by Yale University Press on September 2, 2025. This edition, comprising 248 pages in English, draws from Piketty’s columns in the French newspaper Le Monde, where he reflects on significant occurrences since 2021, including the aftermath of the global pandemic, political shifts in Europe and America, and escalating conflicts such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

In this volume, readers will find Piketty’s insights on various pressing issues, including income inequality, political dynamics, and social justice. The book features an extended introductory essay that argues for ecological socialism as a viable path toward achieving global equality. Through his observations, Piketty presents a vivid narrative of contemporary history, addressing topics such as the rise of China, armed conflicts, and discrimination, while also identifying sources of hope amid these challenges.