Autumn 1916. Zurich

I (1) Definition of imperialism (economic)
Changing borders
“The nation-state.” Not a single, uniform form (it was)
(under certain conditions—plus the state of nationalities)
colonialism and contributions
annexations—strengthening of the national state.
(2) (contradicts the interests of the working class)-----
(especially in oppressed nations)
(revenge)
(3) against annexations and national oppression (energetically combat *)
(colonies are unnecessary for socialism)
against peace with annexations
struggle against the violent
retention of dominance
(1) renunciation of defending the fatherland___
(2) denunciation ** of national oppression
(3) struggle against moral violence directed at the national movement
(5) imperialism cannot be transformed according to the interests of the working class
imperialism cannot be freed from national oppression
* energetically combat. Ed.
** expose. Ed.