The Debate on Imperialism Just before Lenin L Meldolesi A new discussion on Lenin's "Imperialism" seems to be starting in various parts of the world In his paper 'Towards a Correct Reading of Lenin's Theory of Imperialism" criticised previous debates and raised some central points on the relationship between colonialism and imperialism; on Rosa Luxemburg's contribution; on the composite nature of monoply capital; on the export of capital; and on the national liberation struggles and Lenin's contribution.