Question

Analyze the factors that led to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.

Answer 1

The reforms initiated by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, like glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), also contributed to the weakening and eventual collapse of communist regimes in the region.

Answer 2

The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe was influenced by factors such as economic stagnation, political repression, popular dissatisfaction, and the influence of Western democratic ideals.