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VI LENIN’S pamphlet, Imperialism, remains the leading elaboration of the concept of imperialism for Marxists.
It is the starting point for any discussion of the global dynamics of capitalism from the late 19th century until today.
While capitalism has taken twists, turns and even detours since Lenin’s time, the destination remains the same — the exploitation of labour for profit, wherever workers and resources can be found.
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