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Mao Zedong

Founding father of the People's Republic of China and developer of Maoist revolutionary strategy.

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Key Insights

Peasant Revolution: Reinterpreted Marxism by centering the rural peasantry rather than the urban working class as the primary force of revolution.
Mass Campaigns: Launched radical initiatives like the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution to forcibly transform China’s social and economic structure.
People's War: Developed guerrilla warfare doctrines that emphasized psychological mobilization, influencing revolutionary movements globally.

By Pablo Mathis

27 February 2023 · 00:00 CET· Updated 21 June 2026 · 18:24 CET

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Pablo Mathis Pablo Mathis studied Security Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands and now pursued a Master at the Kings College London. Pablo’s main area of interest is national security, with a special focus on great-power competition and nuclear and conventional deterrence. When analyzing these issues, Pablo believes in adopting a historical perspective and building on various international relations theories.

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Mathis, P. (2023). Mao Zedong. EPIS Insight · International Relations & Diplomacy.

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