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Communism - The Highest Stage of Ecology [Peacemongers]

Release Date: 02/06/2026

Fanon's Psychopolitics & Empire's Anxiety w/ Sarah Jilani

Guerrilla History

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring back our friend and comrade, Sarah Jilani (whom you will remember from our episode ) to discuss one of our favorite topics - Fanon. Specifically here, we are talking about two articles that Sarah wrote, the first being , a fascinating scholarly article that came out in the Review of African Political Economy (ROAPE). We then talk about a ROAPE blog piece that Sarah cowrote titled which was a response to members of the British government and diplomatic corps denigrating Fanon and even calling out Sarah by name in doing so. A...

The War on Iran w/ Nina Farnia & Navid Farnia

Guerrilla History

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have a critically important discussion that we hope you will find useful and will share with others that you think may benefit. Here we bring on Nina Farnia and Navid Farnia to discuss the ongoing war on Iran. The situation continues to develop rapidly, but the analysis provided here is absolutely crucial to continuing to deepen our understanding of what is happening as well as WHY is is happening the way it is. Be sure to check out the piece that they did for Pambazuka which we reference several times throughout the conversation - ....

Lumumba's Assassination & the US's "Jazz Ambassadors" w/ Gerald Horne & Anthony Ballas (AR&D Ep. 14)

Guerrilla History

In this continuation of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we bring back two returning guests, Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas, to discuss the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, and the U.S.'s "jazz ambassadors". A really stimulating discussion, we highly recommend you also check out our other episodes focused on the Congo to orient yourself historically here - and (both with Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja) and . We also recommend you check out the previous episodes we have done with Dr. Horne, which include - , , and Anthony...

Political Persecution in Kenya/Booker's Abduction w/Booker Omole

Guerrilla History

In this critically important episode (in collaboration with the Adnan Husain Show), we bring back our friend Comrade Booker from the Communist Party Marxist - Kenya to discuss his recent abduction, his imprisonment, the fraudulent case against him, and the work ongoing from the CPMK! An urgently important episode, be sure to share this episode widely to get the word out! *Please note that as of the time of release, donation links to the legal fund are not available yet, but we will edit the show notes to make the link available when the links are up. In the meantime, be sure to...

Whiteness, Jake Paul, Boxing, & the Crisis of US Imperialism w/ Anthony Ballas

Guerrilla History

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have a fascinating conversation on the intersection of boxing, white supremacy, geopolitics, and imperialism, a discussion that you are sure to find interesting an useful even if you are not into boxing itself! For this, we bring on Anthony Ballas, who cowrote the piece alongside the inimitable Prof. Gerald Horne for Black Agenda Report. Be sure to read the piece and listen to this episode, and stay tuned for another discussion with Tony soon, alongside Dr. Horne! Anthony Ballas is an organizer and a PhD student at Duke University. His work...

Nigeria's Independence Movement & Coup Era w/ Max Siollun (AR&D Ep. 13)

Guerrilla History

In this continuation of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we bring back Max Siollun, whom you will remember from our episode from a few months ago. This time, we look at the Independence Movement in Nigeria, and then look at the post-colonial era with a particular focus on the Coup Era from the mid-60's through mid-80's. A fascinating history, and one which we hope you will find useful! Be sure to stay tuned for further episodes of the series! Max Siollun is a historian. He has written several acclaimed books on Nigeria’s history, including What...

IB: Iran, Conferences, and More [Patreon Early Access]

Guerrilla History

In this episode, which was available for early access on , we round up some recent work that we have been doing, discuss Iran, and more. Enjoy, and let us know what you thought of the conversation! Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content:

Communism - The Highest Stage of Ecology [Peacemongers]

Guerrilla History

This is a release from the terrific show Peacemongers (Fredshetsarna), a Swedish anti-imperialist podcast. The episodes features Henry Hakamaki and Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro discussing their book translation of . Be sure to subscribe to and/or ! Below are the shownotes from their episode posting: In this session of Peacemongers we had the honor of having Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro and Henry Hakamäki on, the translators of Guillaume Suing’s “Communism, the highest state of ecology” from iskra books. We dive into the different parts of the book and a surrounding discussion about...

The Imperial Theory Industry w/Gabriel Rockhill [Adnan Husain Show]

Guerrilla History

In this episode, Adnan discusses Professor Gabriel Rockhill's new book, This incredibly important book contributes an insurgent foray, a guerrilla attack, against the imperial theory industry and its ideological work in the psychological, intellectual war that is central to the perpetuation of imperialist capitalism of our era. This first volume lays out a crucial method and approach, a way of performing intellectual history through dialectical and historical materialism, while exposing the relationship between the deep state/permanent state forces that have patronized a compatible...

The China Model w/ Ali Kadri

Guerrilla History

In this episode of Guerrilla History, Ali Kadri is back for another installment of our ongoing mini-series with him! This time, a fascinating discussion on The China Model. If you missed our previous episode with him, , and , be sure to check that out! Also, stay tuned for more installments of this series! Be sure to check out , and also be sure to follow Ali's recommendation to check out Torkil Lauesen's work, such as and Ali Kadri is an esteemed Professor at various institutions around the world, as well as the author of many important books including Arab...

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Be sure to subscribe to their podcast and/or their YouTube! Below are the shownotes from their episode posting:

In this session of Peacemongers we had the honor of having Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro and
Henry Hakamäki on, the translators of Guillaume Suing’s “Communism, the highest state of
ecology” from iskra books. We dive into the different parts of the book and a surrounding
discussion about ecology, biology and socialism.
We explore the ecological experiences of Cuba established in the 90’s, the so-called “special
period” after the overthrow of its ally and trading partner the Soviet Union. What contradictions
there are within Cuba at that point and its conditions for realizing a transformation on a massive
scale.
We discuss the not so linear history of the Soviet Union through the lens of ecological
development. A country often demonized as ecologically destructive in a totalizing manner,
while the historical data throws a wrench in that narrative.
The book also delves into a discussion about biology and genetics, how scientific theories are
politicized in the polemic of the sides in the cold war and why the marxist philosophy of
dialectical materialism is useful for understanding evolution and biology.
On the topic of this book we discuss the relationship between imperialism and ecology, history
and science. How research is weaponized, weather historical or scientific to fit the narrative of
the vampire like beast of capitalism and fascism.
This is a quite long, sometimes challenging subject we found very educational and interesting,
we hope that you will too.
A big thanks to our guests Salvatore and Henry for coming on.
You can find the book at https://www.iskrabooks.org/communism-the-highest-stage-of-ecology
This as well as many other fantastic books there are all available as PDF for free but we
encourage you to support their work by buying some beautiful books.
For swedes who are interested in iskra books, email bokkallarenorebro(AT)gmail.com for what
you are looking for and I’ll try to get it in my next order from iskra.

Some references in the episode:
Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro: Socialist states and the environment
https://www.plutobooks.com/product/socialist-states-and-the-environment/
Davies & Wheatcroft The Years of Hunger: Soviet Agriculture, 1931–1933
Levins & Lewontin: The Dialectical biologist
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674202832

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