To understand the current conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere, it is necessary to understand why war is inherent to capitalism. In this talk from the recent Marxist Student Federation summer school, Daniel Morley outlines what imperialism is, how it emerged, and how revolutionaries must approach inter-imperialist conflicts.
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Events and campaigns, Marxist Voice
Are you a communist? Then get organised.
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In defence of Marxism, Marxist Voice, Philosophy and science
Is Marxism a science? The poverty of Popper
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Khaled Malachi defends the scientific status of Marxism, and reveals the faults in Karl Popper’s one-sided approach to both science and history.