Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism

"Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism," a book by Vladimir Lenin, argues that as capitalism develops, major countries expand their economic and political control over weaker nations through colonization and globalization. This process creates a global hierarchy, with powerful imperial countries exploiting resources and markets in less developed regions to sustain their own economic growth. Lenin believed this stage leads to intensified competition, economic inequality, and conflicts among imperial powers, ultimately shaping global politics and economics. It emphasizes that imperialism is a logical, advanced phase of capitalism driven by the need for new markets and resources.