Marx's Analysis of the Paris Commune

Marx's analysis of the Paris Commune highlights the significance of proletarian leadership and the ability of the working class to unify other oppressed classes. He emphasizes that the working class can subsume the interests of the middle class and the peasantry, leading to their active participation in the revolution. However, decolonial insights have called into question the universal nature of proletarian internationalism. While proletarian unity is still important, addressing colonial contradictions and recognizing the need for national sovereignty is crucial. The proletariat of the Global South, who suffer the most under imperialism, continues to lead revolutionary struggles, indicating the relevance of proletarian internationalism. Proletarian universalism today must consider the complexities of colonial dynamics and support genuine class struggle movements, while also acknowledging their imperfections and errors.