GAME THEORY AND POLITICS: RECENT SOVIET VIEWS,
Abstract
The memorandum reports work done in 1967 and 1968 as part of a study of Soviet military doctrine, its use of military strength for political ends, and changes in USSR strategy, tactics, and organization stemming from developments in their economic and political institutions. To the extent that game theory tends to support the rational and calculated use of power, its application to international politics should influence the development of political science in the Soviet Union, a story largely untold in the West. The present writing places the international political application of game theory in that development; traces the further development of the subject after official approval was denied the study of political science in 1966-67; and analyzes several articles to elicit specific and changing Soviet attitudes toward the political science and international relations applications of game theory. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0709181
Entities
People
- Thomas W. Robinson
Organizations
- RAND Corporation