Coexistence, Crops & Cuba

As part of my plans for the Destalinization of Russia, I believe that it is in the nation's best interest to move away from militarization and move towards an open system of agriculture. Instead of Stalin's forced collectivization of the agricultural industry, I propose that the emphasis be placed on increasing the availability of consumer goods through agriculture. Reform of the agricultural system will require capital; I am more than willing to divert resources intended for the military sector and use them to re-imagine Russian industry and agriculture. The importance of the military is no longer greater than the importance of Russia's people and their needs.

The benefits of agricultural reform and military consolidation are not limited to the enhancement of Russian daily life. In fact, the most important benefit of consolidating the Russian military sector is that our nation is moving closer to a policy of peaceful coexistence. Through coexistence, Russia has the ability to thrive in European as well as international markets. Stalin created a hostile and highly militaristic environment that I would like to see change in the near future. Without reform and change, Russia will remain stagnant in progress as well as reputation-- a nation with too much emphasis on the military and not enough emphasis on the ever-changing world.

After talks of continued military consolidation, many Russians have begun to grow weary that the lack of a strong military will endanger the nation as a whole. The recent "difficulties" in Cuba have been poorly received throughout the world; however, I believe that this affair served as a prime example of peaceful coexistence at work. The situation was a series of misinterpretations and misjudgments that spiraled into momentous tension over the placement of Russian missiles in Cuba. While the crisis came within reach of starting international nuclear war, peaceful and diplomatic solutions prevailed. President Kennedy and the Americans have celebrated the fact that they defeated the Soviets; however, both Russia and the United States of America have dodged a bullet through avoiding what could have evolved into World War III. While I am discomfited by the international headlines and propaganda concerning the so-called "Cuban Missile Crisis," I am proud that Russia's policy of peaceful coexistence prevailed over military aggression.

Nikita Khrushchev