Perspectives on Global Development and Technology

Abstract Starting from a brief analysis of the structural characteristics of contemporary totalitarian imperialism , as a dialectical supersession of classical imperialism, and of the continuing crisis of capitalism, we focus on the new characteristics of global capitalism, which are arguably crucial for the unfolding geopolitical conflicts and the struggle for socialism. Referring more specifically to the emerging divide and conflict within world capitalism, between western NATO forces (US, EU, et al.) on the one hand, and the rising block of the BRICS countries on the other, we take a critical stance against those (left-wing) commentators or political currents, which consider this conflict as a typical inter-imperialist rivalry and argue for the need of taking an equal distance from the opposite poles of this rising confrontation. As argued, though the revolutionary forces struggling for socialism worldwide should not, by any means, identify with the BRICS coalition, the equal-distance approach should be criticized on the ground that a multi-polar world would be a more favorable condition for a communist perspective. What is more essentially argued is that, independently from the emerging two poles of geopolitical confrontation, there is an urgent need for a transnational class struggle (from below) towards communism, and that the fundamental capital-labor contradiction and the social question should be prioritized as against any national (or capitalist block) contradictions or national liberation struggles. As historical experience has asserted, the opposite prioritization will always work against social emancipation and the prospect of communism.

George Liodakis

Implications of Contemporary Totalitarian Imperialism for the Communist Perspective

当代极权帝国主义对共产主义视角的启示

Abstract Our mass media has taken us into a realm of political crisis, dividing our people in new ways, not simply in the old ways of class, race, and gender, or liberal and conservative. The multiple new ‘media silos’ – with conflicting ideas of ‘fake news,’ ‘alternate facts,’ and myriad conspiracies – also block any simple resolutions. In this article, we will try to dig deeper into this problem, and find what solutions we can.

Carl Davidson

The Problem of ‘Siloed Media Blocs’: How Modes of Communication Shape Our Organizing

“信息孤岛”问题：传播方式如何塑造我们的组织

Abstract This article traces the historic development of socialist thought on the importance of upholding independence and self-determination for oppressed nations. The examination starts with Marx on independence for Ireland and Lenin’s political and theoretical principals on nations oppressed by the Tsarist dictatorship. It proceeds to Ho Chi Minh’s address to the Comintern, Chou En Lai at the Bandung Conference, and Mao’s writings on contradictions. This article then applies these principals to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, debates in the Left, and the need to support Ukraine.

Jerry Harris

Marxism and Ukraine’s Struggle for Independence and Self-Determination

马克思主义与乌克兰争取独立和自决的斗争

Abstract This article attempts to explain why the current conflict in Gaza has happened through a brief history of conflicts in Gaza since 2005 and a discussion of more recent events, focusing on conditions such as inequality, dependency, political repression, ethnic divisions, and previous incidents of violence. The article also reflects on the US response to the situation, concluding that domestic political agendas and the influence of special interests have perpetuated the Gaza crisis.

Dwight Haase

The Context, Logic, and Perpetuation of Violence

暴力背景、逻辑与持续性

Abstract This article explores the military operation-naming practices of Palestinian factions in response to Israeli aggression, analyzing their strategies and their impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict dynamics. The research uses the War Normalizing Discourse ( WND ) theory as a framework and draws from Islamic tradition, official Hamas documentation, publicly disseminated materials, and insights from Arab intellectuals. The results show that the names chosen for military operations by Palestinian factions hold deep symbolic, cultural, and emotional significance, aiming to recruit fighters, gain public support, and maintain resilience. Understanding these naming practices provides valuable insights into the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the intricate interplay between the nomenclature of battles conducted by Palestinian factions and Israel’s military operations.

Abbreviation	Perspect Global Dev Technol
Journal Impact	0.48
Quartiles(Global)	DEVELOPMENT STUDIES(Q4)

ISSN	1569-1497, 1569-1500
h-index	20

Publication Information	Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers，Publishing cycle: ，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 2002，Proportion of original research papers: 100.00%，Self Citation Rate:20.00%， Gold OA Rate: 3.17%

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Implications of Contemporary Totalitarian Imperialism for the Communist Perspective

The Problem of ‘Siloed Media Blocs’: How Modes of Communication Shape Our Organizing

Marxism and Ukraine’s Struggle for Independence and Self-Determination

The Context, Logic, and Perpetuation of Violence

Military Naming Practices of Palestinian Factions in Reactive Response to Israeli Incursions and Aggressions

Implications of Contemporary Totalitarian Imperialism for the Communist Perspective

The Problem of ‘Siloed Media Blocs’: How Modes of Communication Shape Our Organizing

Marxism and Ukraine’s Struggle for Independence and Self-Determination

The Context, Logic, and Perpetuation of Violence

Military Naming Practices of Palestinian Factions in Reactive Response to Israeli Incursions and Aggressions