The International Socialist Tendency (IST) is a global network of socialist organizations and activists that advocate for a revolutionary approach to socialism. Founded in the late 1980s, the IST aims to unite various socialist groups around the principles of Marxism and workers' rights. It emphasizes the importance of international solidarity and seeks to build a movement that can challenge capitalism on a global scale. The IST supports grassroots activism and encourages the formation of independent labor movements. It also engages in political education, promoting the ideas of historical figures like Karl Marx and Leon Trotsky. Through conferences and publications, the IST works to spread its vision of socialism worldwide.