JPRS Report: Soviet Union - International Affairs

This document is a compilation of English summaries of various academic articles published in the Soviet Union, specifically from the journal 'Narody Azii i Afriki' (Peoples of Asia and Africa), issue No. 4, 1989. The report, issued by the Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) on January 18, 1990, covers a diverse range of topics related to Soviet international affairs and historical analysis. The articles discussed include M.A. Olimov's analysis of non-capitalist development in Central Asian republics, Yu.V. Potyomkin's examination of socialist-oriented policies in developing nations, and A.Sh. Rasizade's critique of Soviet-Turkish relations in the context of the Truman Doctrine. Further sections address religious and mythological concepts in Central Asia by L.V. Stebleva, and G.S. Pomerants's theoretical work on the role of time and space in historical processes. Notably, the document includes a summary of an article by A.D. Dikaryov titled 'Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) in Ancient China.' This specific entry notes that the emancipation of thought in China during the 1980s led to the publication of materials on UFOs, with some Chinese scientists attempting to interpret historical evidence through the lens of modern UFO phenomena. The document concludes with a broader discussion on the challenges faced by Soviet researchers in re-evaluating historical and economic theories in the late 1980s.