Communist collapse from "summary" of Iron Curtain by Anne Applebaum
The collapse of communism was not inevitable, nor was it a simple result of the economic failures of the Soviet system. Rather, it was a complex process that involved a combination of political, social, and economic factors. One of the key factors that contributed to the collapse of communism was the growing disillusionment of the people living under communist rule. As the shortcomings of the system became more apparent, people began to lose faith in the ideology that had once promised a better future for all. At the same time, the economic inefficiencies of the communist system became increasingly apparent. The centrally planned economies of the Eastern Bloc countries were unable to keep pace with the dynamic global economy, leading to stagnation and decline. The political landscape also played a crucial role in the c...
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