Episode 6: Stalinism and the Future of Socialism (Part II)

Victor's Children

In this episode, Alex de Jong discusses Stalinist politics, including Maoism, outside the so-called "Communist" societies, and why it's still important to understand them today. If you haven't listened to Episode 3: Stalinism and the Future of Socialism (Part I), which deals with the history of the USSR and China, you might want to listen to that first. By Alex de Jong: "The Philippine Left in a Changing Land" - New Politics https://newpol.org/issue_post/the-philippine-left-in-a-changing-land/ If you want to learn more: A good book on the early years of Stalinist politics outside the USSR is Duncan Hallas, The Comintern. On these politics later in the 20th century, see Ernest Mandel, From Stalinism to Eurocommunism. On Maoism, start with Elliott Liu, Maoism and the Chinese Revolution: A Critical Introduction. On the Communist Party of Canada, listen to Episode 4 of Victor's Children.