The Soviet Union 1984/85: Events, Problems, Perspectives

Seidenstecher, Gertraud; Schmid, Karin

ISBN 10: 0367296071 / ISBN 13: 9780367296070

Published by Routledge, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Soviet Union 1984/85: Events, Problems, Perspectives
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367296071
• ISBN 13: 9780367296070
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In 1984 and 1985, the swift succession in the USSR's leadership affected all levels of Soviet society. This eighth volume in a series of biennial reports on the Soviet Union analyzes domestic affairs, economics, and foreign policy in light of that succession. Power struggles within the highest echelons of the Soviet communist party are examined. Contributors evaluate prospects for the attempted economic modernization in a system that leaves little room for radical reform. Moscow's swings between extremes of self-isolation and readiness to talk raise questions about foreign and security policy during die transitional period. The contributors also identify perspectives, priorities, and trends for the future of Soviet politics, economics, and social developments. The Federal Institute for East European and International Studies in Cologne was established in 1961 as an academically autonomous research institution. It operates under the administrative and financial authority of Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior.

About the Author

Gertraud Seidenstecher, The Federal Institute for East European and International Studies in Cologne was established in 1961 as an academically autonomous research institution. It operates under the administrative and financial authority of Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior.