The Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky developed the theory of permanent revolution to understand how a revolution could take place in Russia. Trotsky argued that because of this, and their political cowardice, the working class would have to be the agent of change. And through its bold action the working class could pull other oppressed groups in society into the struggle. Trotsky argued that in situations such as these, the self-activity of the working class is essential. Internationalism is also a central plank of Trotsky’s theory of permanent revolution for two main reasons.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 17, 2019 13:07 UTC