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Walter Rodney, Marxism, and Underdevelopment with D. Musa Springer & Charisse Burden-Stelly

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Marxism and Global Resistance

This chapter explores capitalism as a connected global system, highlighting the exploitation of peripheral nations like Bombay and its links to Western lifestyles. It argues for the inclusion of African and Caribbean perspectives in Marxist discourse to appreciate the historical complexities of imperialism and resistance. The narrative emphasizes the adaptability of Marxism to the unique challenges faced by the Global South, particularly in the context of Palestinian liberation and the ethics of armed struggle against colonial oppression.

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