A Failed Empire: The Soviet Union In The Cold W... -

: Zubok argues that Soviet foreign policy was driven by a tension between "revolutionary" communist ideology and traditional Russian "imperial" interests.

: The book features an in-depth look at the "Soviet home front," detailing how societal stagnation and a loss of ideals among the elite contributed to the empire's failure. Where to Find the Book A Failed Empire: The Soviet Union in the Cold W...

: Zubok places significant responsibility for the Soviet collapse on Mikhail Gorbachev , arguing that his personal choices and idealism—rather than just U.S. pressure—inadvertently destroyed the state. : Zubok argues that Soviet foreign policy was