AI: Selections from the works of James Connolly and Comrade Kim Jong Il addressing revolutionary theory, leadership, Irish republicanism, national dignity, class struggle, and critiques of factionalism and flunkeyism. Discusses the revolutionary role of the masses, leadership methods, Ireland's national identity and patriotism, working class party as the general staff of revolution, and ideological unity under the Juche idea.
Mosquito PressA newspaper published by the Pro-Republican Irish Solidarity Movement in Glasgow, featuring articles on the Prevention of Terrorism Act, solidarity marches by Irish bands in Glasgow, an interview with Irish republican Gerry MacLochlainn, and international solidarity including Chilean people's resistance to dictatorship.
Issue No.8 of Ireland's War, a pro-Republican Irish solidarity newspaper produced by the Glasgow Irish Freedom Action Committee (GIFAC) under the Pro-Republican Irish Solidarity Movement (PRISM). The issue covers the Irish POW campaign including the five demands, support appeals for the Lower Ormeau Campaign for Justice and Armenian Political Prisoners, reports on events such as IRA funerals, Republican marches in Scotland, and political activism in London, Liverpool, and other locations. It includes correspondences supporting the Irish and Palestinian struggles, reports on resistance in Derry, and profiles of INLA volunteer Paul McCann. It also details the situation of Irish Republican POWs held in English jails, including torture and political campaigns for their rights and release.
A pro-Republican Irish solidarity newspaper produced by the Glasgow Irish Freedom Action Committee. This issue covers topics including support for Irish political prisoners and hunger strikers, criticism of British imperialism and the 'Free State', the extradition of Dominic McGlinchey, historical reflections on James Connolly and the Easter Rising, solidarity actions including pickets and demonstrations, and reports on trials and political repression related to the Irish Republican movement.
Speech delivered by Keith Bennett at the European Regional Seminar on the Juche Idea, discussing the revolutionary achievements and ideology of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, the universal significance of the Juche idea, its applicability to European and global political situations, and its resonance with struggles such as the Irish Republican Movement. The paper also honors the 75th anniversary of Kim Il Sung's birth and highlights ideological alignment with anti-imperialist and national independence movements.
This paper by Keith Bennett was presented at the European Regional Seminar on the Juche Idea in Paris, April 1987. It discusses the ideological foundations and revolutionary significance of the Juche idea developed by Comrade Kim Il Sung and continued by Kim Jong Il. The paper highlights the global relevance of the Juche idea to national independence struggles, peace movements in Europe, and particularly draws parallels with the Irish republican movement, emphasizing themes of self-reliance, anti-imperialism, and socialism.
A paper presented by Keith Bennett on December 16, 1995, discussing the development and global influence of the Juche Idea in the Korean revolution and socialism, its application in Britain and Europe, and the need for serious political study and solidarity with the Workers' Party of Korea amid contemporary social and political challenges.
Keith BennettA manuscript transcript fo the recording. I suppose it was delivered by Matt Lygate, but check the recording. A speech presenting the greetings from the Scottish Republican Socialist Party to the Korean people, discussing the concept of Juche in the context of independence, self-reliance, and socialism. Covers comparisons with Maoism and the revolutionary role of figures like Kim Il Sung, Mao Tsetung, and Ho Chi Minh. Explores the nature of the state, class struggle, nationalism, socialism, and armed resistance as means of liberation, with references to struggles in Britain, Ireland, and Scotland, and the need to develop indigenous Marxist-Leninist theory adapted to local conditions.
Manuscript transcription by Peter Hogg. A message conveying solidarity and best wishes from Malcolm Pitt, Secretary of the Kent National Union of Mineworkers, emphasizing the global unity against imperialism and reflecting on the significance of past struggles such as the Dublin lockout of 1913.
Hugh Goodacre rough note on phone call, subsequently transcribed by Peter Hogg. Discussion referencing labor struggles, solidarity, and historical reflections including James Connolly and the Dublin Lockout of 1913, with themes of perseverance and moral development for upcoming crises.