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English Summaries of Major Articles: JPRS-UIA-90-001
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This document contains summaries of academic articles evaluating the failure and challenges of Soviet-style socialist development models in Asia and Africa. It highlights a shift in Soviet academic thought toward acknowledging the limitations of these policies in the face of local economic and social realities.
This document, dated January 18, 1990, provides English summaries of major articles published in the journal 'NARODY AZII I AFRIKI' (No. 4, July-August 1989). The content focuses on the political and economic development of countries in Asia and Africa, specifically examining the efficacy of socialist-oriented policies. One article, authored by M.A. Olimov, critiques the previous application of Soviet-style socialism in the 'third world,' arguing that these models were often detached from reality and ignored existing local problems. The summary notes that recent revelations regarding distortions of socialist principles in Soviet Central Asian republics have highlighted the complexity of these issues. A second article by Yu.V. Potyomkin addresses the skepticism surrounding socialist-oriented policies in developing countries. Potyomkin argues that while there is a need to overcome historical backwardness, the focus should remain on the human component of productive forces rather than rigid adherence to ideological models. The document reflects a period of critical re-evaluation within Soviet academic circles regarding the success and applicability of socialist development strategies in the developing world.
The socialism built under Stalin's direction was itself a model of feudal community.
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Official Assessment
The document summarizes articles discussing the challenges of socialist-oriented development in Asia and Africa, noting that previous Soviet-influenced models were often disconnected from reality and that Central Asian republics faced specific issues related to feudal legacies and socialist distortions.
Key Persons
- StalinHistorical leader whose policies are discussed in relation to Central Asian republics
- M.A. OLIMOVAuthor of the article 'STANDARD OF NON-CAPITALIST DEVELOPMENT'
- Yu.V. POTYOMKINAuthor of the article 'AFRICA. DIFFERENT ORIENTATIONS AND COMMON PROBLEMS'