Audible Anarchism Alfredo M. Bonanno - Towards Anarchist Antimilitarism
Nov 22, 2025
This discussion dives into the intricacies of anarchist anti-militarism, urging a deeper critique beyond superficial responses to war. Bonanno emphasizes the blurred lines between war and peace, arguing that state structures perpetuate conflicts. He critiques the ineffectiveness of humanitarian rhetoric and challenges anarchists to avoid being swayed by bourgeois propaganda. The conversation calls for a fundamental reexamination of strategies and a shift toward concrete class-based organizing, highlighting the urgency of revitalizing the movement.
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Question What War Really Means
- War is often misunderstood because people assume they already know what it is.
- Alfredo M. Bonanno urges a deeper analysis beyond common fear-driven assumptions.
Class Explains Pro-War Support
- Class divides explain why governments find supporters for war despite its horrors.
- Bonanno links ruling-class interests and privilege to pro-war propaganda and planning.
Kropotkin's WWI Mistake
- Bonanno recounts Kropotkin and the Manifesto of the Sixteen supporting WWI as a tragic error.
- He contrasts that with Malatesta's violent reaction and the long harm done to the movement.
