Interest Representation in Soviet Policymaking : A Case Study of a West Siberian Energy Coalition

Dr. Chung examines a little-known facet of Soviet decisionmaking—pressure-group politics and policy formation. He focuses on the "pro-Siberian" forces involved with the development of energy resources in West Siberia, an area rich in oil and natural gas. Because West Siberia is a remote and relatively unexplored region, controversy arose over the l