dissolution of the Soviet Union from "summary" of The World Was Going Our Way by Christopher Andrew
The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 came as a shock to many, including the intelligence agencies of the Western world. For years, the Soviet Union had been seen as a formidable superpower, with a vast arsenal of nuclear weapons and a vast network of spies and informants. However, the cracks in the Soviet system had been showing for some time, and the intelligence agencies had been monitoring these developments closely. One of the key factors that led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union was the economic stagnation that had plagued the country for years. The Soviet economy was inefficient and outdated, and the government's attempts at reform were largely unsuccessful. This economic decline had a ripple effect throughout Soviet society, leading to food shortages, a lack of consumer goods, and a general sense of malaise among the population. Another factor that contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union was the rise of nationalism wit...
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