To search for is to search for the smoking gun of disillusionment. That page represents the moment Djilas, a former revolutionary, turns the gun inward. He admits that he, too, was part of the New Class. He enjoyed the cars, the silence from critics, the power of political police.

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In his seminal work, "The New Class," Milovan Djilas, a Yugoslavian politician and writer, introduced the concept of the "Nova Klasa" (New Class) to describe the emerging elite in socialist societies. Published in 1957, the book presents a scathing critique of the bureaucratic class that had risen to power in the Soviet Union and other socialist states. This essay will examine Djilas' concept of the New Class, its characteristics, and the implications of its rise to power.

After WWII, Djilas became the youngest member of the Yugoslav leadership—the "fourth man" after Tito, Kardelj, and Ranković. However, three events radicalized his thinking:

Whether you are writing a term paper on Sovietology, researching oligarchic theory, or simply curious about Cold War dissent, find the PDF. Turn to page 86. Read Djilas’ confession carefully.

The New Class, according to Djilas, was driven by its own interests, which often conflicted with those of the working class and the broader population. They sought to consolidate their power, secure their privileges, and maintain their control over the economy and society. This led to a system of cronyism, nepotism, and corruption, where the New Class used its position to accumulate wealth and influence.