Can Russia Change?
The U.S.S.R. Confronts Global Interdependence
Published in November 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-04-445537-0 (ISBN)
Description
This text explores the central questions facing Western policymakers with regard to the Soviet Union - can (and will) Soviet foreign policy change from one that relies on the threat of military force to one that recognizes the benefits of global interdependence? And if so, how? Although the book focuses on Russia and the Soviet system, the key role of the US is implicit throughout. Whether Russia changes and how is mostly for Russians and other Soviet citizens to decide, but US and outside influences are important at every juncture.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
glossary, tables, index
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
672 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-04-445537-0 (9780044455370)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Part 1 Gorbachev's inheritance - burdens of the past: the need for change - what has the Kremlin achieved in foreign policy since 1917?; models for change - alternative approaches, 1917-1935. Part 2 Pressures for change, 1917-1985: driving forces in the Soviet crucible - arms control imperatives; arms control imperatives in the global arena; the third Rome confronts the club of Rome - "Globalistika"; "life itself" versus the party line on global issues. Part 3 Gorbachev's new thinking - security with interdependence: a revolution in Soviet ideology - speaking the unthinkable; actions louder than words: doing the unthinkable; what makes arms accords possible? necessary and helpful conditions; can the Kremlin be trusted? can Washington?. Part 4 Creating the future: alternative futures - detente, confrontation, transformation?; superpower challenges and choices.