Alan Woods on ‘why we are communists’
In this episode, Alan Woods discusses the unprecedented crisis of capitalism, the bankruptcy of the reformist leaders, and why only the ideas of revolutionary communism can offer a way forward.
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Communism in Britain: The unbroken thread
This weekend, one thousand attendees will gather for this year’s Revolution Festival – the school of communism. To commemorate this landmark event, Rob Sewell looks back at the communist history and traditions upon which we base ourselves today.
1917: The October Revolution
In this podcast series, Alan Woods takes us through the key events of the 1917 Russian Revolution. In the final episode of the 1917 series, Alan Woods discusses the October Revolution, when the workers and peasants of Russia seized power.
The Russian Revolution: The greatest event in history
Today marks the 106th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, when the working class seized power in Russia. To celebrate this magnificent historic event, we invite you to listen to the IMT’s new podcast: Spectre of Communism.
Are you a communist? – New ‘In Defence of Marxism’ out now!
We publish here the editorial by Alan Woods from the latest issue of the International Marxist Tendency’s quarterly theoretical journal, ‘In Defence of Marxism’. Subscribe today to get your copy of this vital weapon of Marxist theory.
1917: The Kornilov Coup
In this podcast series, Alan Woods takes us through the key events of the 1917 Russian Revolution. In part five, Alan Woods discusses the failed coup attempt by General Kornilov and the impact this had on the political consciousness of the masses.
1917: The July Days
In this podcast series, Alan Woods takes us through the key events of the 1917 Russian Revolution. In part four, Alan shows that revolution is not a one-act drama; it is not a linear process of radicalisation and ascent. Within any revolution, there are ebbs and flows.
1917: The June Days
In this podcast series, Alan Woods takes us through the key events of the 1917 Russian Revolution. In part three, Alan explores the June Days, where the Bolsheviks, armed with correct theory and tactics, went from a small force to the only serious opposition to capitalism.
Israel on trial: The lie of the West’s ‘rules-based’ order
In contrast to their hue and cry about ‘democracy’ and ‘self-determination’ in Ukraine, the western powers have given Israel the go-ahead to raze Gaza to the ground. Once again ‘international law’ and the ‘rules based order’ are exposed as a hypocritical cover for the iron heel of imperialism.
100 years since the founding of the Left Opposition: In defence of Trotskyism
One hundred years ago, Leon Trotsky and his supporters founded the Left Opposition, in order to defend the revolutionary traditions of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and the ideas of genuine Marxism. Today, we stand on the shoulders of these giants.
1917: Lenin’s April Theses
In this podcast series, Alan Woods takes us through the key events of the 1917 Russian Revolution. In part two, Alan discusses Lenin’s April Theses and the need to theoretically rearm the Bolshevik leadership.
Imperialism, war, and Palestine: Capitalism’s horror without end
The explosive conflict in Israel-Palestine is the latest flashpoint in the crisis-ridden capitalist system. The profit-hungry imperialists are to blame for the wars ravaging society. The alternative facing humanity is socialism or barbarism.