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Unit 9 – Entering Into the 21st Century, 1980–Present
Topic 9.3
What was President Gorbachev's intention with his policy glasnost and perestroika?
Build stronger defense systems against possible attacks from Western nations.
Maintain strict government control over all sectors of economy.
Improve relations with the U.S. by ending political repression and introducing free-market practices in Soviet Union.
Spread communism to other parts of Europe.
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