The Evolving Role of the Supreme Soviet in National Security Decision-Making

Abstract

The recent, radical movement toward democratization of the political system in the USSR has generated important changes in its legislative organs. This study examines the ongoing restructuring of these bodies, with particular emphasis on the Supreme Soviet and its evolving role in national security decision making. A totally new state body, the Congress of People's Deputies, also is analyzed as to its structure, tasks, and responsibilities. From its membership was elected the new Supreme Soviet, which is contrasted with the old Supreme Soviet, its history, organization, power, and responsibilities. The shifting sources of legislative power and the changing role of the new and strengthened legislative bodies are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA233764

Entities

People

  • Kenneth J. Rackers

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Science
  • Political Systems
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Treaties
  • Ussr

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.