Abstract
Abstract Gorbachev's policies of perestroika and glasnost suggest that the Soviet Union is in the midst of significant change. Whether this change constitutes a transformation from tyranny, or rule above law, into a regime responsible to law remains a critical issue. In order to gain insight into the nature of change of tyrannical regimes in general, and the Soviet Union in particular, this article returns to the classical writings of Xenophon and Aristotle. Gorbachev's policies are examined in light of the observations about ancient tyrannies. The concern is how ancient tyrannies attempted to preserve themselves against both external and internal threats. This study was originally prepared for the National Defense University Symposium on National Security Policy, November 1989, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC. All views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. government.
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