In this part of the recording, Bensaïd tackles the debates surrounding the tactics of entryism. He then talks about the split in the FI in 1953, and the years leading to the reunification, with a special focus on the concrete workings of committees and sections.
In this part of the recording, Bensaïd starts with a discussion of the reunification process. He discusses the break with entryism, leaving the international, without any project, line or general framework. Through his experiences in CP and then the expulsion, he provides a concrete historical analysis of breaking with entryism. After a break, Bensaïd talks on Latin America with a criticism of the Ninth World Congress.
In this part of the recording, Bensaïd commences with self-criticism of the FI concerning Latin America. He then talks aboutthe Tenth World Congress, which produced a redefinition of perspectives, especially the European resolution which implied a synthesis of these corrections concerning the united front question, etc.
Six years ago we lost our friend and comrade Daniel Bensaïd. As a revolutionary activist and marxist philosopher, Bensaïd made important contributions to the work of our institute. Several of his books can be ordered through our website, such as Strategies of Resistance. We also sell his fascinating autobiography, published in English by Verso books: An impatient life: a political memoir by Daniel Bensaïd.