Soviet Naval Presence in the Mediterranean Versus United States Oil Interests.

Abstract

The principal issue is whether or not Soviet Naval Forces in the Mediterranean present a threat to United States energy interests. Research was conducted through review of numerous sources both original and secondary. Essential elements of inquiry focused on Soviet and United States military posture and forces; Middle East international relations, oil exploration and exploitation; United States and Soviet needs, expenditures, consumption data, and foreign involvement in oil. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 18, 1972
Accession Number
AD0760511

Entities

People

  • Jerry G. Wetherill

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Geopolitics
  • International Relations
  • Middle East
  • Political Science
  • Social Sciences
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design