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communism

[kom-yuh-niz-uhm] / ˈkɒm jəˌnɪz əm /


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They want to use the same kind of financing that helped rebuild Eastern Europe after communism to face down Russia and China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The characterization departs from how political scientists typically define communism, which is generally understood as an ideology centered on collective ownership of the means of production and the elimination of private ownership of productive assets.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

While shaping the postwar order and defending against the specter of communism, the U.S. accepted asymmetries in trade that served a larger strategic purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

The 176 measures represent the biggest shake-up of the island's economic model since it began embracing communism six decades ago.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

In the 1940s, he rejected communism and rediscovered his religious beliefs.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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