This article offers a contextualised examination of whether Xi Jinping Thought, the latest rendition Marxism-Leninism that functions as China’s ideology, has made political system more sustainable. By scrutinising Xi’s speeches and writings since he came to power in 2012, we demonstrate his vision is premised on modifying consultative Leninism, post-Deng Xiaoping framework, with strongman rule....

The existing literature on North Korea has been divided over whether the country’s state ideology of Juche should be regarded as a variant Soviet Marxism-Leninism or explicit voluntarism means that it viewed distinctive indigenous ideology. Drawing Trotsky’s theory uneven and combined development Gramsci’s ideology, paper argues Korea’s status geopolitically insecure postcolonial country engage...

From a “Western” perspective, International Studies in the PRC have long time not be seen as an academic discipline but as highly ideological field controlled by the Chinese state. This certainly holds true for the early period of International Studies following the founding of the PRC, when Marxism-Leninism and the ideas of Mao Zedong served as guiding theories. But after the decisions of open...

Thouroughly imbeded and creatively applied Marx-Leninism on people’s role inherited the tradition mobilization of people’ strength in country’s sovereignty protection defence, President Ho Chi Minh always stressed strategic importance decisiveness mass affairs revolution process. It is therefore important to understand creative application development thoughts Party Congress XIII documents. Thi...