... not only fill their basic needs, but also satisfy their personal demands. However, the command economy, which the USSR had practiced for years, was not designed for the much complex modern economy. As the demands of people increased significantly, the industrial supplies fell behind. The outmode planning system was unable to hold the economy, and therefore caused the stagnation (McFaul and ... role in the decline of USSR. The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) was a part of Reagan's 'peace through strength' effort. His administration aimed to shape Soviet decision-making by using t...

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