The following article is based on a speech delivered by an Egyptian Marxist for a gathering of Marxists in Britain. He explains the importance of learning the lessons of the tremendous 2011 movement, and the need to prepare for future explosive developments in the near future.

The French-speaking sections of the International Marxist Tendency (Switzerland, Belgium, France and Canada) are organising this year the fourth edition of the Francophone International Marxist School. It will take place online on Zoom on 20-21 March 2021. Read more and register here.