Perestroika and the Political Economy of Late Soviet Reform: Systemic Renewal or Structural Disintegration? Introduction The late Soviet reform process associated with —particularly the twin policies of Perestroika (restructuring) and Glasnost (openness)—represents one of the most consequential episodes of systemic transformation in modern political economy. Introduced in the mid-1980s, Perestroika sought to revitalise the stagnating … Continue reading Analyse the political economy of Perestroika and its impact on the structural stability of the Soviet Union. Evaluate whether Perestroika functioned as a reformist strategy for system renewal or as a catalyst for systemic disintegration.