Naked Punch 17 features an extensive interview with philosopher Étienne Balibar - covering his understanding of Europe, Marxism, the possibility of universalisms, among other things.
The issue features editorials essays by Vijay Prashad what surveys the current trends across the Middle East. While, Marcus Rediker and Qalandar Bux Memon contribute poems to the editorial section.
We also interview and present the poetry of Martin Espada.