History

Yet when Vietnam — a socialist-oriented country — lifted nearly 45 million people out of poverty in two decades through land reforms, education expansion, and healthcare access, it barely registered in the headlines.

In reality, modern socialism often looks less like Soviet central planning and more like a robust safety net combined with democratic governance. It’s universal healthcare in Sweden, tuition-free universities in Finland, and public housing in Vienna. It’s not the abolition of markets, but the idea that essential services should be protected from... See more