
Ep 123: Sergey Radchenko on Soviet Motivations in the Cold War
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Economic Foundations and Political Legitimacy: Lessons from the Soviet Union for China
This chapter examines the failure of Gorbachev's reforms in the Soviet Union, focusing on economic issues and legitimacy. It contrasts this with Deng Xiaoping's successful economic modernization in China, offering insights into how these historical developments shape current American views on China's rise as a global power.
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