Interest Representation In Soviet Policymaking

Dr. Chung examines a little-known facet of Soviet decision-making—pressure-group politics and policy formation. He focuses on the "pro-Siberian" forces involved with the development of energy resources in West Siberia, an area rich in oil and natural gas. Dr. Chung examines a little-known facet of Soviet decisionmaking—pressure-group politics and policy formation. He focuses on the "pro-Siberian" forces involved with the development of energy resources in West Siberia, an area rich in oil and natural gas. Because West Siberia is a remote and relatively unexplored region, controversy arose over the l