The formation and development of the Russian KGB, 1991-1994 / Jeremy R. Azrael, Alexander G. Rahr.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 1993Description: viii, 21 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • online resource
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0833014199
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HV8227.2.A2 A97 1993
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format.
Summary: Examines the formation and development of the Russian secret police during and following the breakup of the USSR. The study concludes that the Russian KGB has not been subjected to effective societal, legal, or political control and could be a significant obstacle to continued reform unless steps are taken to curtail its autonomy and power. These conclusions are based on in-depth interviews of Russian policymakers and policy analysts, as well as on published sources.
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Examines the formation and development of the Russian secret police during and following the breakup of the USSR. The study concludes that the Russian KGB has not been subjected to effective societal, legal, or political control and could be a significant obstacle to continued reform unless steps are taken to curtail its autonomy and power. These conclusions are based on in-depth interviews of Russian policymakers and policy analysts, as well as on published sources.

Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format.

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