STUDIES IN DEFERRENCE. XIII. PATTERN AND LEVEL OF RISK IN SOVIET FOREIGN POLICY-MAKING, 1945-1963.
Abstract
Soviet behavior in risk situations is analyzed for 29 crises from 1945 to 1963. The inherent risk for the Soviet Union in each crisis situation is scaled according to: The countries involved; The stakes; Geographical location; Developmental factors; Relative military strength. Soviet behavior in each crisis is scaled according to: Proportionality of risk-taking to objectives (actional symmetry construct); Maximum Soviet bid; Character of crisis outcome; Timing of major moves. The behavioral variables are tested for statistical correlation with the situational variables.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0643949
Entities
People
- Jan F. Triska
Organizations
- Stanford University