ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Exporting the revolution

Exporting the revolution means trying to convince people in other countries to follow the same ideas and beliefs that you have in your own country. Imagine you have a favorite toy that you really love, and you want your friends to love it too. You might try to convince them to play with it, show them how fun it is, and tell them why they should like it. This is kind of like exporting the revolution.

In the case of countries, exporting the revolution means trying to spread the same political or social beliefs that you have in your own country to other countries. Sometimes, people think their own country has the best way of doing things, and that other countries should follow their example. They might try to convince people in other countries to adopt their ways of thinking by using things like propaganda, media, or even military force.

However, just like with the toy example, not everyone might like or agree with the ideas that are being exported. Different countries can have very different beliefs, cultures, and ways of doing things, and what works in one country might not work in another. In some cases, trying to export a revolution can cause conflicts or even wars, as countries fight over whose ideas are better. So it's important to understand that while it's okay to share ideas and beliefs, it's also important to respect other people's opinions and cultures.