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US had close ties with their Allies and the USSR didn’t. Reasons for the Collapse of the Soviet Union, 1991 US had close ties with their Allies and the USSR didn’t. China-US relations started improving in 1972. The Soviet economy was in shambles whereas the US’s was flourishing. Huge deficit High inflation Corruption Social problems Shortage of basic needs (food, housing)

4. The strong anti-communist presidency of Reagan. Reasons for the Collapse of the Soviet Union, 1991 4. The strong anti-communist presidency of Reagan. 5. Gorbachev’s willingness for change and reform. 6. Arms Reduction Talks 7. Soviet Mistakes 1. invasion of Afghanistan 2. ignoring social concerns 3. spent everything on military