The struggle against war and its social source, capitalism, presupposes direct, active, unequivocal support to the oppressed colonial peoples in their struggles and wars against imperialism. A 'neutral' position is tantamount to support of imperialism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author states that opposing war requires supporting oppressed colonies, not remaining neutral.
- In plain terms
- To stop war, you must support oppressed people fighting imperialism.
- What can you take from it?
- Neutrality in colonial struggles supports the oppressor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is neutrality ever moral in wars of independence?
- How should outsiders intervene?
Another view
Direct support might escalate conflict.
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