Rise of the Shining Path: Ideology and Strategy

This chapter explores the emergence of the Shining Path insurgency in Peru, detailing its ideological foundations and strategic evolution during the late 1970s. It examines the group’s militant tactics, the brutal conflict with the Peruvian government, and the revolutionary theories of Chairman Gonzalo emphasizing the militarization of the Communist Party. Additionally, the chapter highlights the interconnectedness of party, army, and state formation as essential elements in the struggle for a new societal order.