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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