David Satter: The Legacy of Gorbachev

David Satter, a former Moscow correspondent and expert on Russia, shares insightful reflections on Mikhail Gorbachev's legacy. He discusses Gorbachev's rise amid an aging Soviet leadership and the challenges he faced with reform efforts like glasnost and perestroika. Satter highlights the systemic stagnation and economic decline Gorbachev confronted, alongside the political resistance he struggled against. The conversation also delves into the need for accountability regarding Soviet atrocities and the complex nature of Gorbachev's impact on modern Russian society.