Forward to the Future with the Lessons of the Past

Elif Çağlı, 2 June 2017

It is clear as day for those who succeed in drawing the lessons of the past and move forwards to the future: The experience so far does not demonstrate the downfall of Marxism, but of a conception of “socialism” that is its negation. As the end of the decaying capitalism comes closer, Marxism continues to guide...

published on 16 May 2021

Growing Working Class

A Reply to the “Farewell to the Proletariat” Argument
Elif Çağlı, October 1999

It is the globalised proletariat, not the “popular alliances” dominated by the petty-bourgeoisie, that is ringing the danger bells of the globalising capitalist order of exploitation. Our aim in this book is to clarify the reality of the working class in various aspects under the shining scientific light of Marxism....

published on 13 June 2024

From Bonapartism to Fascism

A Marxist Analysis of Extraordinary Bourgeois Regimes
Elif Çağlı, August 2004

In this book, Elif Çağlı, by taking into consideration a wide range of experiences ranging from Louise Bonaparte's experience of 18 Brumaire during the Marx era in France to the Bismarck era in Germany, from Italian and German fascism to Spain and Portugal, from Greece to Latin America, reveals the forms and...

published on 20 October 2023

Crises of Capitalism and Revolutionary Situation

Elif Çağlı, 2 November 2003

Despite all its ups and downs, capitalist system displayed a general economic dynamism during the period between the end of the Second World War and the beginning of the 21st century. Following deep crises and the two big world wars which had cost lives of millions, this period of dynamism gave rise to a...

published on 10 May 2015

From Colonialism to Imperialism

Controversial Issues on National Question
Elif Çağlı, August 2002

In From Colonialism to Imperialism Elif Çağlı examines the prevailing misconceptions of imperialism and their consequences which meant distortion of Marxism leading to crippling of proletarian revolutionary struggle. She demonstrates that this distortion starts with equating colonialism and imperialism and leads to...

published on 22 November 2012

Marxist Attitude On the Question of European Union

Elif Çağlı, 12 April 2003

A very intensive debate over the question of European Union has been conducted in recent years. But it is hard to say that, a well-built and a complete Marxist perspective could be suggested, especially by the leftist group in Turkey. This pamphlet composed of three section aims to suggest such a Marxist perspective.

published on 30 August 2008

Globalisation: Uneven and Combined Capitalist Development

Elif Çağlı, 2 June 2005

In recent years, a great deal has been written and said about globalisation. The imperialist powers even derived an ideology which is expressed with this concept, and which corresponds to their worldwide interests. To such an extent that, everything is being explained via this concept: Global economy, global...

published on 7 June 2006

In the Light of Marxism

Questioning of an Historical Period
Elif Çağlı, May 1991

Is there any room for a "socialism in one country" in Marx's scientific theory of socialism? Is there a separate socio-economic formation called "socialism" in itself independent from communism in Marx's theory? Can the socialist organisation of society (which is classless society) be compatible with the...

published on 27 October 2005

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