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Certain Quote by Joseph Stalin

“World dictatorship can be established only when the victory of socialism has been achieved in certain countries or groups of countries ... [and] when these federation of republics have finally grown into a world union of Soviet Socialist Republics uniting the whole of mankind under the hegemony of…” quote by Joseph Stalin
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“World dictatorship can be established only when the victory of socialism has been achieved in certain countries or groups of countries ... [and] when these federation of republics have finally grown into a world union of Soviet Socialist Republics uniting the whole of mankind under the hegemony of the international proletariat organized as a state.”

Joseph Stalin

About This Quote

Source Speech: Soviet political discourse, 1940s

A global socialist state would arise only after socialism wins in key nations, forming a worldwide union under proletarian rule.

In simple terms: World socialism requires victory in key nations before a global union.

Key Takeaway

Focus on building socialism locally first.

Themes

politics ideology globalism

Mood

serious ideological

Type

political propaganda

When to use this quote

  • national revolutions
  • international alliances
  • political education

Key Concepts

Marxism hegemony statecraft

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can diverse cultures unite under one political system?
  • What risks arise from a single global authority?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all nations will accept a single ideology.

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