imperialist

He cared deeply about the rights of the working class, in India and in Britain, and believed that only socialism - and not any imperialist regime - could eradicate poverty and give people a say in governance.

"The threat may not feel as urgent as a terrorist or an imperialist autocrat. But it is more fundamental. It is systemic, it's pervasive and accelerating towards us at pace," he said.

"We cannot be blown off course by an imperialist fascist."

The president used the indictment to portray himself as a fighter against "US imperialist forces", which he claims are targeting him because he "stands up for the people".

Despite their avowed fight against the “imperialist West”, this is a wartime partnership.