Nonconsonant Detente and NATO.

Abstract

The paper considers the nonconsonant nature of Soviet policies such as the buildup of Warsaw Pact forces far exceeding the needs for defense, while simultaneously pursuing detente on the diplomatic front. 'Nonconsonant detente' has generated stresses within NATO possibly fostering an environment which, in the long term, will be suitable for the attainment of Soviet objectives in Europe. The Alliance must oppose this undermining of its members' political sovereignty if these states are to preserve the right to make policy decisions free from external coercion.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 25, 1975
Accession Number
ADA013522

Entities

People

  • Robert T. Kennedy

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alliances
  • Biological Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Environment
  • Foreign Relations
  • International Relations

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.