Political and legal instruments in supporting and combatting terrorism: Current developments

The potential for terrorism within the Soviet Union in the 21st century

“…61 Due to the cultural similarities of the Christian population, within the Soviet Republic their loyalties may go to Moscow, especially since there is historical evidence of incompatible cultures existing between the Christians and the Moslems. If a struggle should develop along religious lines, such as that in Lebanon, then the fighting would involve terroristic tactics, since less sophisticated weapons of conventional warfare are available to Moslem countries.…”

“…The economic Downloaded by [134.117.10.200] at 16:11 16 March 2015 problems will contribute to increased economic stagnation and a decline of the growth rate of mass consumption. 54 This would contribute to a polarization of wealth. This situation, combined with ethnic and nationalist movements, may contribute to still more internal problems for the Soviet Union.…”

“…The success of reform results from a combination of social, ideological, economic, and political structures meshing together. 51 A democratic transformation will threaten the Moscow power structure. It is incompatible with the Stalinist structure that Moscow has operated with for so long.…”

“…The failing economies of the satellite countries will decrease the bond between the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. 1 This may eventually result in Moscow's loss of control in the Soviet bloc. It would be a mistake to assume that a frustrated and desperate Soviet leadership would be passive.…”