The Long Revolution of the Global South: Toward a New Anti-Imperialist International

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The final writings of Samir Amin—a mix of personal experiences and theoretical analysis of global challenges and movements In this second volume of his memoirs, Amin takes us on a journey to a dizzying array of countries, recounting the stages of his ongoing dialogue over several decades with popular movements struggling for a better future. As in his many works over the years, The Long Revolution of the Global South combines Amin's astute theoretical analyses of the challenges confronting the world's oppressed peoples with militant action. In these final writings based on his life, Amin presents us with theoretical interventions, analyses of political conjunctures, and narration of personal experiences. Amin's reminiscences of travels to places too often overlooked by the world at large are a joy to read. We even catch a glimpse of some of his memorable—and sometimes not so memorable—culinary adventures. Contents Table of Acronyms Prologue: Successive Waves of the South’s Awakening 1. The Arab World: Nationalism, Political Islam, and the Predicted Arab Revolutions 2. Africa: African Socialisms, Colonial Disasters, and Glimmers of Hope 3. Asia: Triumphant Capitalism, Dead Ends, and Emergence in Question 4. Latin America: End of the Monroe Doctrine? Popular Advances 5. Eastern Europe, the USSR, and Russia: The End of the Tunnel? 6. China, Vietnam, and Cuba: Fears and Hopes 7. The World Forum for Alternatives and the Social Forums 8. The North and the Question of Imperialism Appendices Manifesto of the World Forum for Alternatives: It Is Time to Reclaim the March of History Program for the WFA/TWF for 2014–2015: From the Algiers Conference, September 2013 The Bamako Appeal Notes Index