third worldism
Every nation-state is imperialist by nature - Tom Wetzel
Many leftists see so-called "national liberation" movements as the strategy for opposing American imperialism. Tom Wetzel asks if this is the case.
The idea is that creating independent state-run economies can cut down the power of the dominant centers of capital and chart an independent course that gives expression to "national self-determination." National liberation only enhances the power of the local boss class.
Third World Nationalism
Third Worldism or Socialism
Originally published by Solidarity in their pamphlet "Ceylon: the JVP Uprising".
online version by http://www.af-north.org/
Third Worldism or Socialism
Various theories have been put forward as to why the left, in advanced capitalist countries, should support national liberation struggles.
