p Recently Troskyite groups have become more active in some capitalist countries. They put out scads of propagandist literature, magazines and newspapers. Here and there various groupings of the so-called "Fourth International" have held international congresses, conferences and symposia.

p A sign of renewed Trotskyite political activity is their stepped-up scheming in the youth movement. This has been noted in capitalist countries like France, Britain, Belgium, Japan, the USA and Canada. More and more of the "Fourth International" emissaries scurry back and forth across these countries to spot young men and women who are likely to fall for Trotskyite ideas. An increasing amount of Trotskyite materials are being circulated in universities and other academic institutions. In places Trotskyite youth groups have been set up.

p Why are the leaders of the "Fourth International" so active among the youth? What is their purpose? What do they expect of the youth?

For the answers to these questions one needs to take a brief look at the "Fourth International," its origins and political make-up.