The Nature of Communist Foreign Policy

The analysis explores how a communist approach to foreign policy is inherently linked to the idea of global revolution. Historical references to Marx and Lenin illustrate that this ideology suggests conflict as a necessary means to achieve a socialist state. Lenin's concept of revolutionary defeatism, which posits that the failure of one's own country in war can lead to opportunities for revolution, is highlighted as a crucial strategy for implementing communism. This approach is characterized by the belief that violence is not only necessary but also a legitimate vehicle for achieving ideological goals.