How Far Can Gorbachev Go?

We are at a major juncture in Soviet history. There is much potential for change. However, I stress the word potential because thus far in Gorbachev’s rule, it is much too early to speak about major change. First, the potential comes from the new generation of leaders that has taken over. There are younger people on the middle, upper-middle, and upper levels of the government, the party, and the military. This change can only be compared to Stalin’s Great Purge of 1937-38. Althoug...