The Bolsheviki and World Peace

Name: The Bolsheviki and World Peace
Author: Leon Trotsky

By Leon Trotsky

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The essays present a Bolshevik analysis of the Great War and its causes, diagnosing imperialism, rivalries among empires, and failures of mainstream socialist parties. They examine the Balkan question and the obstructive role of multinational empires, argue that capitalist diplomacy perpetuates war, and contend that only proletarian internationalism and revolutionary struggle can secure genuine peace and self-determination. The author critiques opportunism within the socialist movement, assesses wartime foreign policy choices, and outlines a revolutionary-era strategy linking class struggle to international peace.

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Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky was a prominent Marxist revolutionary and theorist, best known for his role in the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent civil war. As a key figure in the Bolshevik party, he served as the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs and later as the founder and commander of the Red Army. Trotsky's writings, such as "The Bolsheviki and World Peace" and "Our Revolution: Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917," reflect his deep commitment to international socialism and critique of bureaucratic regimes. His ideas on permanent revolution and opposition to Stalinism have left a lasting impact on leftist thought and political movements worldwide.