Ross Wolfe

In this engaging discussion, Ross Wolfe, a writer and researcher specializing in Marxism and Soviet history, dives into neo-Stalinism and its modern resurgence. They explore the influence of Domenico Losurdo, critically examining his views and methods. Wolfe points out historical inaccuracies in Losurdo's interpretations, highlights the complexities of state power in Marxism-Leninism, and debates the implications of contemporary China as a 'nationalist developmental state.' The conversation also touches on the appeal of neo-Stalinism in today's political climate.

Ross Wolfe, a writer and researcher focused on Marxist intellectual history, delves into the recent popularity of Domenico Losurdo and the implications for contemporary Marxism. He explores how renewed faith in Dengism and shifts in leftist publishing have influenced Marxist discourse. Wolfe critiques Losurdo's distortions of key theorists, debates the nature of the state in Marxist thought, and examines the dangers of modern third-worldism. The conversation culminates in discussing China's contradictions and the complexities of achieving communism in a national context.