Glasnost and Perestroika were Soviet policies implemented by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s, aimed at increasing transparency and restructuring the Soviet Union’s political and economic systems.
The New Economic Policy (1921-1928) Explained
The New Economic Policy was a Soviet economic reform that allowed limited capitalism to revive the economy after the Russian Civil War.
Deng Xiaoping’s Economic Reforms Explained
Deng Xiaoping’s Economic Reforms transformed China into a global economic powerhouse.
The Petrine Reforms in Russia Explained
The Petrine Reforms in Russia were a series of transformative measures implemented by Peter the Great to modernize and westernize the country.
The Cuban Revolution (1953-1959) Explained
The Cuban Revolution was a successful armed revolt led by Fidel Castro and his supporters, which overthrew the US-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista and established a socialist government in Cuba.