Soviet Ruins and China's Future
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Economic Performance and Political Legitimacy in Khrushchev's Era
This chapter examines how Soviet leadership under Khrushchev evaluated economic performance against capitalist economies, focusing on the shift towards quality of life comparisons with the U.S. It explores the political implications of unmet promises and social unrest, while also comparing Soviet strategies to contemporary China's approach against the U.S. in terms of technological and ideological competition. The narrative highlights the challenges of mobilization versus expertise in the context of a declining economy, the quest for legitimacy, and the impact of historical strategies on modern political discourse.
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