The Odd Couple.

Authors :: Rodman, Peter W.
Source :: National Review. 10/21/1991, Vol. 43 Issue 19, p26-28. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Illustrations, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: Considers the political upheaval in Russia. Conflict between Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin maneuvering to keep weak the former Soviet Union's central authority, and Mikhail S. Gorbachev trying to regain power from the Republics; Importance of the West's decision regarding whom to support, and how heavily; Gorbachev's ability to maneuver and Yeltsin's political mistakes after the coup attempt; Nuclear weapons and nationalist conflicts.