From Internationalism to Neo-Internationalism: A Study on the Development of Marxist International Relations Thought

Author: Guo Shuyong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book attempts to analyze the evolution of Marxist international relations thought from the perspective of international political sociology, with the interaction between internationalism and nationalism as the main thread. It employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, identifying key factors driving the evolution of thought, such as the theme of the era, the main players in the international communist movement, and the structure and process of the international society. The book systematically elaborates on issues including the ontology of Marxist international relations, the composition of the Marxist international relations system, the precise meaning of Marx's concept of "the secret of international politics," whether Lenin was an internationalist or a nationalist, the background of Stalin's "theory of total crisis and inevitable war," the internationalist tone in Mao Zedong thought, and the emergence of new internationalism in Deng Xiaoping theory. The conclusion argues that in the new era of peaceful development, China should pursue a path of growth for a major country that combines patriotism with internationalism, adapting to the characteristics of the times. While upholding the fundamental interests of the nation, it should strive for a new internationalism that meets the needs of the international society and the responsibilities of a major country. This is also the fundamental essence of contemporary Marxist international relations thought.