How did mikhail gorbachev's policy of glasnost contribute to the collapse of the soviet union? a. the policy of glasnost encouraged the easing of tensions between the soviet union and the united states, causing many soviets to favor democracy. b. the policy of glasnost forced the soviet union to spend money on weapons and military commitments, exposing its weakened economy. c. the policy of glasnost led to food shortages and extreme inflation, causing public protests and a political uprising within the soviet government. d. the policy of glasnost made it easier for citizens to voice their dissatisfaction with soviet rule, leading to protests and revolutions in communist countries.