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What was Gorbachev's new thinking (Glasnost (He went on tours to hear…
What was Gorbachev's new thinking
Perestroika
Thought it would make economy more competitive and successful
Also free elections for local government
Aspects of free market would be introduced
This was exciting for new people
Meant changing the way the Soviet economy works
Endings arm race
Thought it was impossible for either side to gain superiority
Gorbachev wanted to restart the arms limitation talks
Accepted it was too expensive to keep up with USA
Meetings between 1985 and 1986 were followed by INF treaty
Gorbachev wanted to bring an end to the Arms Race
Glasnost
He went on tours to hear ordinary peoples opinion
Meant ordinary people should not be afraid of expressing their opinion
Gorbachev was more media friendly
Opponents of communism was released from prison
Meant less secrecy about the way decisions were made
Meant USSR would be approachable and agreeing deals
Means openness and transparency
Abandons the Brezhnev Doctrine
Promised freer and open style of government
This meant USSR would not interfere if a eastern european country tried to ditch communism
Linked to the prophecy of glasnost
Was a sign that opposition to communist government would be allowed