is there a definitive definition of “revolution” you follow and how do you differentiate it from the standard coup? when does a coup become a revolution?
is there a definitive definition of “revolution” you follow and how do you differentiate it from the standard coup? when does a coup become a revolution?
When the conditions which foment the revolution occur in the “Revolutionary” region- otherwise it’s just sparkling anarchy.
Jokes aside. The high-level summary of my understanding would be when the coup d’etat engages in the humanization (ie support of liberation of the people from oppression) of the people, and empowers them to engage in the formation of a system of their own development- appropriate to the context of the surrounding world and those within the system- then it takes on revolutionary aspects.
Otherwise if a coup d’etat seeks to overthrow oppression without liberation of the people, it is more appropriately described as a reactionary event in opposition of the current regime in favor of a new regime, rather than a revolutionary act of liberation. Which in turn exposes the movement to opportunism and re-formation of oppressive systems albeit under a different banner.
So rather it must not only result in the banishment of the oppressive systems, but the re-formation of those systems by, for, and with the praxis (action and reflection) of those existing within the material and historical context of that system.