From the outset, the Danish Labour Movement had an internationalist outlook. One result of this stance was the publication of Marxist texts, e.g. Capital volume I and II. In addition, the association endeavoured to solve problems resulting from the discrepancy between a theoretical societal interpretation and practical policies, which would be supported by large groups of working people.

Samir Amins (1931-2018) analyser af den globale udvikling har bidraget til forståelse af den moderne kapitalisme og om kløften mellem Nord og Syd. Han var en fortaler for afhængighedsteori og beskrev indgående, hvordan rigdom strømmer fra periferien til metropolerne.