One policy established by mikhail gorbachev was called glasnost. this can best be described as the policy of industrializing the country as quickly as possible by directing all resources into developing industry. the policy of open discussion of political and social issues, which resulted in changes to the soviet political structure. the policy of restructuring the soviet economy, allowing for more capitalist elements and less central planning. the policy of increasing military spending in order to compete with the weapons program of the united states.