The Soviet Union's Global Role And The Posadist IV International.pdf

J. Posadas' final work, written months before his death, highlights the Soviet Union's (USSR) pivotal role in global socialist transformation and the evolving dynamics within international communist movements. Key points include:

- USSR's Survival Depends on World Revolution: The USSR cannot sustain itself without actively supporting anti-capitalist movements worldwide. Its survival is tied to advancing the world revolution, not merely individual revolutions.

- Post-Stalinist Shift in Global Strategy: After Stalin's removal, the USSR recognized the need to expand its global influence relative to capitalism. This led to a new focus on stimulating and guiding revolutionary struggles globally.

- USSR vs. Other Bureaucracies: While the USSR bureaucracy supports revolution to extend the balance of power against capitalism, other communist party bureaucracies prioritize maintaining their positions. The USSR's role is more significant but also carries greater responsibility.

- Evolution of Communist Parties: The Stalinist mold within Italian and other European communist parties needs to be broken, a process facilitated by the USSR's progressive changes. The Soviet Union serves as a crucial channel for this transformation due to its urgency and life-or-death nature.

- Slow but Significant Progress: The process of change within the global communist movement is gradual but uneven, with the USSR leading the way. This shift alters the concept of Permanent and Political Revolution, requiring strategic interventions to support progressive wings in stagnant parties.

- Global Authority Growth: Despite numerical stagnation, the movement gains global authority as it navigates complex political dynamics with patience and dedication. Understanding the interplay between Soviet advancement, global revolutionary movements, and communist party evolution is crucial for success.