Source: upload.wikimedia.org Marxism-Leninism-Maoism (MLM) is an evolution of Marxist theory, adapting classical Marxism and Leninism to the specific social and political conditions of mid-20th century China. Initially, Marxism provided the analytical framework for understanding the dynamics of capitalism and class conflict, emphasizing the revolutionary potential of the proletariat in achieving a classless society. Leninism later introduced the concept of a vanguard party as the spearhead for the working class's revolutionary aspirations, concretizing the idea of a proletarian state as a transition to socialism. When Mao Zedong came to the fore, he infused these tenets with his experiences from the Chinese revolution. Mao emphasized the role of the peasantry in revolution, the importance of continuous struggle, and the concept of protracted people's war, asserting that guerrilla tactics could eventually topple a more powerful foe. He also introduced the practice of self-cr...