Left-wing extremist goals
Left-wing extremism is characterized by its rejection of the current state and social framework, including the principles of the liberal democratic order. Depending on their ideological stance, such extremists advocate for its replacement with either a communist regime or a stateless, anarchist society free from hierarchical structures. A common thread among all left-wing extremists is the belief that “capitalism” is the fundamental source of social injustice and must be dismantled.
In their view, capitalism is an inseparable blend of private market ownership and a democratic legal state, working together to sustain systems of exploitation and inequality. As a result, left-wing extremists argue that capitalism is inherently incompatible with a truly free and equal society.
They maintain that dismantling capitalism is not achievable through gradual political reform, but instead requires a radical break with the existing social and governmental order. To this end, many left-wing extremists are ideologically prepared to use violence as a means of achieving their revolutionary objectives.
Anarchists fundamentally oppose any form of human domination over others, which encompasses all types of state authority—including those found in liberal democratic systems. They advocate for a society where freedom and equality are realized without limitation, structured entirely without hierarchical or coercive power.
In contrast to autonomists, who typically aim to establish “liberated zones” within existing political systems, anarchists pursue a broader vision: the complete dissolution of nation-states and the institutional power structures they uphold, including democratic governments. Their ultimate goal is to replace these with a stateless, non-authoritarian social order.
The anarchist movement is marked by a high degree of interconnectedness, which its members view as crucial for sparking and sustaining the revolutionary change necessary to establish an anarchist society.
