Johannes Stern’s introduction to David North’s presentation at the Leipzig Book Fair highlighted the significance of North’s book, *Sounding the Alarm: Socialism Against War*, in the context of escalating global tensions and the resurgence of militarism. Stern emphasized the book’s historical analysis of the origins of World War I and its relevance to understanding contemporary geopolitical conflicts. He argued that the book provides a crucial Marxist perspective on the dangers of nationalism, imperialism, and the drive towards war. Stern pointed out that the Ukraine war exemplifies the advanced stage of the global crisis, fueled by imperialist rivalries and the breakdown of the post-World War II order. He stressed that the book offers an urgent warning about the threat of a new world war and the necessity of building a socialist movement to oppose militarism and defend the interests of the international working class. Stern framed North’s work as an essential guide for understanding and combating the present dangers facing humanity.
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