Lenin's economic analysis of imperialism as the latest stage of capitalist development — explaining WWI as a conflict between imperialist powers over the division of the world.
The Marxist theory of imperialism: monopoly capitalism → finance capital → export of capital (not goods) to the underdeveloped world → colonial division of the world → inter-imperialist war. WWI as an imperialist war: not a war of national defense but a conflict between capitalist powers over spheres of influence. The theoretical foundation for national liberation movements as allies of socialist revolution.
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