As France’s intense student protests intersected with a broader national unrest on Saturday, Vijay Prashad, a prominent communist figure and academic, expressed enthusiasm for the upheaval. He drew parallels between various protests occurring globally, declaring, “Paris-New Delhi-Buenos Aires” — a nod to The Clash’s lyric: “Let fury have the hour, anger can be power.”
Prashad’s background adds weight to his message. He serves as the executive director of Tricontinental Ltd., a nonprofit supported by an American-born Marxist entrepreneur, Neville Roy Singham, who resides in Shanghai. His comments highlight the way France’s riots fit into a larger international tapestry of rebellion — a phenomenon described as “Chaos, Inc.” — that sees communist and socialist movements collaborating across continents.
A Fox News Digital investigation has revealed 54 groups involved in France’s October student protests and the wider support network. This includes a diverse range of organizations—from communist parties and revolutionary socialist groups to labor unions and environmental advocates. Interestingly, only about a third, or 16 out of the 54 entities identified, are student or youth organizations. The remainder comprises various adult-led groups, including communist factions and labor movements.
The protests also saw participation from the Gilets jaunes (Yellow Vests), a radical far-left group, and the socialist political party La France Insoumise (LFI), or France Unbowed. From the start, these far-left organizations have played a crucial role in organizing and elevating the student protests, capitalizing on dissatisfaction regarding schooling conditions to frame a more extensive fight against capitalism and austerity measures.
In light of these events, an international alliance of 28 communist and socialist youth organizations is calling for coordinated strikes throughout Europe, themed “Fight for Our Future, Not Their Wars!” They are advocating for walkouts, protests, assemblies, and even occupations. Among the groups linked to this movement are organizations from the Singham network, which includes Tricontinental, CodePink, and BreakThrough News. The latter has framed the French protests with headlines emphasizing the anti-Macron sentiment fueling the chaos.
Additionally, Jodie Evans, co-founder of CodePink and wife of Neville Roy Singham, recently mentioned the international youth demonstrations, tying them to her group’s planned campaign against U.S. military spending in November. She urged American youth to look to exemplars like France and Spain and to take to the streets themselves.
Fox News Digital has also curated a “Who’s Who Guide to Chaos Inc. in France,” analyzing the 54 organizations within the international framework fueling the protests, whether through direct organizing or media support.
Insights into France’s ‘Chaos Inc.’ Network
As these school riots escalate, experts point towards a far-left alliance driving a more significant confrontation. The protests, which are highlighting significant grievances related to poverty and education, seem to reveal deeper societal rifts.
- Student Unions and Youth Groups: With 16 out of the 54 identified organizations being student groups, a notable collection is advocating for changes increasingly aligned with broader socialist agendas.
- International Solidarity: The intertwining of protests across several nations emphasizes a potential global movement prompting youth to engage politically.
- Future Mobilizations: Looking ahead, there is an organization push for more student-led initiatives, notably the upcoming European youth strike scheduled for November.
As this situation continues to unfold, it captures a critical moment of political and social activism, resonating well beyond France’s borders.
