A number of books and readings are cited in the articles in this special issue of Revolution from different political and philosophical perspectives. In several cases, footnotes in the articles indicate that particular sources include valuable exposure and analysis. Of particular relevance is “An Assessment of the Momentum Towards War Between the United States and Iran: Causes and Potential Ramifications, Preliminary Findings by a Working Group” (www.revcom.us/a/141/Iran_project-en.html). Readers are encouraged to explore these sources among others. The following readings, available from Revolution Books locations and at revcom.us, are recommended for a foundational understanding of the questions addressed in this special issue:
- Bringing Forward Another Way, by Bob Avakian (revcom.us/en/avakian/anotherway/index.htm)
- The New Situation and the Great Challenges, by Bob Avakian
(revcom.us/en/a/036/avakian-new-situation-great-challenges.htm) - Communism: The Beginning of a New Stage, A Manifesto from the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA (revcom.us/en/Manifesto/Manifesto.html)