Germany, Maoism, communist movement, hoxhaism, Peru, India, Turkey, Peo-ple Republic of China, Philippine, terrorism, migration
Maoism in Germany is viewed in a historical context. The article analyzes the origins of the Maoist movement, its ideology and organizations that emerged in FRG in the 1960s. It shows how "there was a struggle for recognition from Bei-jing" between various groups in those years, although even the most significant parties could not count on the support of the Chinese Communist Party. Maoism in Germany is studied against the background of the Maoist movement around the world. The article analyzes the experience of the Maoists who came to power in a number of countries, such as Nepal or Sri Lanka. Special attention is paid to the causes and ideology of the new Maoist groups that appeared in Germany in the 2010s and 2020s. The article shows their differences from those Maoist organizations that appeared after the 1968 protests. Based on the materials of the respective groups, it is concluded that the new Maoism differs significantly in its forms of organization, ideological orientations, and practices. The main role models for the new generation of German Maoists are the armed movements of the Philippines, India, and Peru. These groups have a negative attitude towards participation in electoral processes, work in trade unions and, in general, work in legal politics. The sources were both materials of the organizations under study and their political opponents. The conflict lines in the left-radical milieu of Germany are shown, as well as the international connections of Maoist organizations. On their basis the reasons for the growing interest in Mao Tse-tung's ideas among the part of the left-radical youth are analyzed. Conflict lines in the left-radical environment of Germany, as well as international relations of Maoist organizations are shown.
Kasakow Еvgueny Alexandrovitch – PhD, independent expert
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