Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Has communism ever been a serious force in the Middle East? Are Marxists in favour of shrinking the economy to save the environment? Has there been a shift to the right in society?
We took to social media and asked our viewers to send in questions about communism, Marxism and revolution for leading communist, Ben Curry, to answer in a quickfire round!
Chapters:
00:00:54: The History of the Communist Movement/Parties in the Middle East
00:28:05: Marxism vs. Degrowth
00:57:33: Why is the Left so Weak?
Works and sources cited:
The 1917 Russian Revolution: A Complete Timeline | SPECTRE OF COMMUNISM: youtube.com/watch?v=eXzg544UyJ0&list=PLmkivsu9EhGABC5d-wtbSuk8D9fx55gh1
Molotov’s telegram to Israeli Foreign Minister 1948, cited here: marxist.com/stalin-and-the-founding-of-israel.htm
‘Green growth’ doesn’t exist – less of everything is the only way to avert catastrophe, George Monbiot: theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/29/green-growth-economic-activity-environment
Communism and the Iraqi Revolution, Ben Curry: marxist.com/communism-and-the-iraqi-revolution-part-one.htm
Population Matters, David Attenborough: populationmatters.org/news/2020/10/attenborough-film-saving-our-planet-requires-ending-population-growth
A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy, Karl Marx: marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1859/critique-pol-economy/preface.htm
The Communists Are Coming – A Visual Manifesto | RCI Documentary: youtube.com/watch?v=MhOCEYM8LZE
🌐 LINKS 🌐
Spectre of Communism on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/specom
✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist International: marxist.com/join-us.htm
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/68nGNHz5lB8UZXICGIDMva?si=682ef70551644443
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/revcomintern
💬 Twitter: https://x.com/revcomintern/
ℹ️ DISCLAIMER ℹ️
This video is intended solely for educational, informational, and documentary purposes. It examines historical and contemporary political ideologies, events, and terminology — including controversial or sensitive topics — with the aim of fostering critical thinking and public understanding. This content does not promote, endorse, or glorify violence, right-wing extremism, terrorism, hate speech, or discriminatory ideologies. Any references to such topics are made in the context of analysis, journalism, or historical documentation. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of some discussed topics. All commentary is protected under fair use for educational and journalistic purposes in accordance with YouTube's community guidelines and policies.
Has communism ever been a serious force in the Middle East? Are Marxists in favour of shrinking the economy to save the environment? Has there been a shift to the right in society?
We took to social media and asked our viewers to send in questions about communism, Marxism and revolution for leading communist, Ben Curry, to answer in a quickfire round!
Chapters:
00:00:54: The History of the Communist Movement/Parties in the Middle East
00:28:05: Marxism vs. Degrowth
00:57:33: Why is the Left so Weak?
Works and sources cited:
The 1917 Russian Revolution: A Complete Timeline | SPECTRE OF COMMUNISM: youtube.com/watch?v=eXzg544UyJ0&list=PLmkivsu9EhGABC5d-wtbSuk8D9fx55gh1
Molotov’s telegram to Israeli Foreign Minister 1948, cited here: marxist.com/stalin-and-the-founding-of-israel.htm
‘Green growth’ doesn’t exist – less of everything is the only way to avert catastrophe, George Monbiot: theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/29/green-growth-economic-activity-environment
Communism and the Iraqi Revolution, Ben Curry: marxist.com/communism-and-the-iraqi-revolution-part-one.htm
Population Matters, David Attenborough: populationmatters.org/news/2020/10/attenborough-film-saving-our-planet-requires-ending-population-growth
A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy, Karl Marx: marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1859/critique-pol-economy/preface.htm
The Communists Are Coming – A Visual Manifesto | RCI Documentary: youtube.com/watch?v=MhOCEYM8LZE
🌐 LINKS 🌐
Spectre of Communism on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/specom
✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist International: marxist.com/join-us.htm
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/68nGNHz5lB8UZXICGIDMva?si=682ef70551644443
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/revcomintern
💬 Twitter: https://x.com/revcomintern/
ℹ️ DISCLAIMER ℹ️
This video is intended solely for educational, informational, and documentary purposes. It examines historical and contemporary political ideologies, events, and terminology — including controversial or sensitive topics — with the aim of fostering critical thinking and public understanding. This content does not promote, endorse, or glorify violence, right-wing extremism, terrorism, hate speech, or discriminatory ideologies. Any references to such topics are made in the context of analysis, journalism, or historical documentation. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of some discussed topics. All commentary is protected under fair use for educational and journalistic purposes in accordance with YouTube's community guidelines and policies.
