Anarchist Manifesto Calls for Armed Struggle

Mar 11

Executive Summary

An article titled Our Burning Memory: Social War & The Combatants for Black Liberation was recently published on an anarchist website, advocating for militant direct action and armed resistance against law enforcement and state institutions. The manifesto glorifies past attacks on police, rejects mainstream activism as ineffective, and argues that a decentralized “Black Liberation Army” is already forming across the United States. This comes as anarchist and radical groups have escalated their actions, including anti-police sabotage in New York, violent protests in Greece, and targeted attacks on Tesla dealerships in response to Elon Musk’s government influence. The rhetoric in this document signals a potential increase in violent direct action in the coming months.

Analysis

The manifesto, submitted anonymously to an anarchist website, blends historical grievances with a call to arms. It rejects nonviolent activism and traditional political movements as ineffective, instead praising individuals who have taken violent action against police. The document specifically highlights Christopher Monfort, who killed a Seattle police officer in 2009, and Korryn Gaines, who was shot by police in 2016 after a six-hour standoff. These figures are presented as inspirations for an ongoing struggle against law enforcement and the state.

This document arrives at a time when anarchist-linked violence is escalating globally:

In Greece, mass protests over the 2023 Tempe train disaster have been hijacked by anarchist factions, who have launched Molotov attacks on police and government buildings.
In New York, an unidentified activist slashed the tires of 30 NYPD vehicles, later posting an anonymous communiqué online celebrating the attack as part of a broader struggle against law enforcement.
In the U.S., Tesla dealerships have become targets of anarchist-led demonstrations due to Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Protesters have called for a Tesla boycott, and some demonstrations have resulted in property damage and arrests.

This manifesto’s emphasis on decentralized, informal militancy aligns with a broader trend of radicalized direct action seen in recent anarchist movements. The framing of an emerging “Black Liberation Army” suggests an effort to rebrand spontaneous and disorganized acts of political violence into a cohesive ideological struggle. The explicit rejection of nonviolent protest and calls for a sustained campaign of resistance raise concerns about future attacks on law enforcement, government institutions, and corporate entities.