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Gorbachev pursued glasnost and perestroika reforms in part because

Gorbachev pursued glasnost and perestroika reforms in part to address the economic stagnation and political repression in the Soviet Union, aiming to promote transparency and restructuring within the government and society. What were the key factors that influenced his decision to implement these significant reforms?

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Rae Yost

Feb 13, 2025

I was hoping for some options to be given for getting to the right answer. I am answering this question based on my knowledge and research. Gorbachev pursued glasnost and perestroika reforms in part because of the drainage of national resources due to the war in Afghanistan. I hope the answer helps you.
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Anonymous

Jan 12, 2025

A. the war in Afghanistan had drained the nation's resourcesB. the Soviet Union had already demonstrated superior nuclear capabilityC. food surpluses and production increases created stable economic conditionsD. Russia revolutionaries staged a coup to overthrow the communist government it is A. hope this helps
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Anonymous

Jan 21, 2025

A.the war in Afghanistan had drained the nation’s resourcesThe war caused political instability, especially in the areas belonging to the Soviet Union in Asia that was bordering with Afghan territories. It amounted to a huge economic effort that drained resources needed to boost other areas that needed urgent reforms. Some major industrial sectors needed urgent reforms in order to continue competing in the ever globalized world.The great amount of economic and human losses gave a bad international image of the USSR. It is often compared to the Vietnam initiative by the US.Mijael Gorbachev publicly acknowledged to the world that the war in Afghanistan was a mistake. He initiated the Perestroika and the Glasnost in order to try to adapt to the challenges and increase the productivity and competitivity that had rendered many sectors, energetic, etc outdated.
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Anonymous

Feb 07, 2025

The correct answer is A) the Soviet economy could not keep up with the arms race.Gorbachev pursued Glasnost and Perestroika reforms because the Soviet economy could not keep up with the arms race.There were other important reasons that made Gorbachev establish Glasnost and Perestroika reforms. The economic situation was no good in the Soviet Union. The nation had the risk of rebellions and uprisings due to the inadequate living standards of the citizens.  So with Perestroika, Gorbachev authorized reforms to the economy that benefited international trade and foreign investment. With Glasnost, Gorcahved allowed freedom of speech, transparency and the respect of human rights.  
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Anonymous

Jan 12, 2025

the war in Afghanistan had drained the nation's resourcesExplanation:Mikhail Gorbachev is often seen as the person responsible for the breaking up of the Soviet Union, and to some point that is true. The Soviet economy started to stagnate during the 1970's, and one reason for that was that the economy was drained because of the war in Afghanistan. In order to try and boost the economy, Gorbachev decided to make some reforms, most noticeably the Glasnost and Perestroika reforms. Instead of boosting the economy, these reforms actually gave the platform and freedom for the Soviet states to break apart from the Soviet Union, and so it happened at the beginning of the 1990's.
A. the war in Afghanistan had drained the nation's resources. hope this helped! ?~TheGummiebearQueen
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Anonymous

Jan 31, 2025

Gorbachev pursued glasnost and perestroika reforms because the Soviet economy could not keep up with the arms race. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option. The war of Afghanistan was proving a bit heavy on the Soviet economy. To  stabilize the economy, Gorbachev pursued such policies.
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Anonymous

Jan 31, 2025

Gorbachev pursued glasnost and perestroika reforms in part because C
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Anonymous

Jan 10, 2025

Gorbachev pursued glasnost and perestroika reforms in part because the war in Afghanistan had drained the nation's resources. So your answer is A. Hope this helped! ?~ShadowTheFluffyKitten

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