Sovieticus. (American views of Soviet Union) From: The Nation | Date: June 13, 1987| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1987 The Nation Company L.P. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

SOVIETICUS

Why do so many American commentators stillinsist that no significant improvements in the Soviet system are possible, despite more than two years of evidence that Mikhail Gorbachev is determined to introduce far-reaching reforms?

A Miami Herald columnist crudely dismisses the Sovietleader with the proverb "Dress a monkey in silk, and he'll still be a monkey.' A Washington Post editorial concludes that Gorbachev's proposed changes in the system will not "make it less of a police state but a more efficient police state.' Henry Kissinger assures Time readers that ...

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