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Comments on the dominance of the defense industry in the Soviet Union. Complexity of the process by which the Soviet Union has made its military and defense decisions; Scholars and diplomats concern with strategic questions; Immediate beneficiaries of defense expenditures; Complexity of the Soviet defense policy; Major developments in the Soviet defense policy process.

The article presents information on the transition due to the emergence of a new generation that has the urge to assume power in the Soviet Union. The transition is related to the factors on economic, military and social policy. Several developments have taken place in the Soviet Union including the installation of intercontinental ballistic missiles thereby acquiring massive retaliatory capability, and the holding of new bases for the deep-water navy. In relation to the U.S.-Soviet relationships that began in the mid-1980s on subjective realms, significant developments have been initiated in both the countries. The potential changes in the Soviet Union are more radical due to the fundamental priorities started by the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in 1929.

Discusses various aspects concerning the democratic revolution in Russia. Views on the political and economic reforms of the Russian government; Description of the economic and political conditions of Russia; Move toward market economy; Democratization process.