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.

The capitalist system worldwide has been in crisis for years. But why has there not been a successful socialist revolution? Alan Woods explains how consciousness is transformed on the basis of events, and the need for revolutionary leadership.

From activists gluing themselves to trains, to throwing soup at paintings: recent years have seen numerous groups employing ‘direct action’ tactics to achieve their aims. Instead, Marxists call for mass organised struggle by workers and youth.