Anarchists and the Great War with Andrew
Summary
Host Andrew Sage and guest Mia Wog examine the 1914 anarchist split over World War I, contrasting Errico Malatesta’s strict internationalism with Peter Kropotkin’s support for the Allies. They analyze the Manifesto of the 16 and the Manifesto of the 35, debating whether siding with a "lesser evil" state betrays revolutionary principles. The episode connects this historical rift to modern geopolitical conflicts and the enduring challenge of maintaining class solidarity against imperialist war.
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Introduction: Anarchist split over WWI and international solidarity
WWI Origins: Imperial rivalry and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Kropotkin's Pro-Allied Stance: Anti-German sentiment and historical context
Malatesta's Critique: Rejection of lesser evilism and state support
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Manifesto of the 35: Anarchist International's anti-war principles
Manifesto of the 16: Kropotkin's defense and Malatesta's rebuttal
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Post-War Impact: Russian Revolution and anarchist experiments
Analysis: Evaluating Kropotkin's position and socialist movement failure
Conclusion: Modern relevance, international solidarity, and final sponsors
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