The Role of Social Science Research Institutes in the Formulation and Execution of Soviet Foreign Policy

Abstract

This study examines the role of selected Soviet social science research institutes in the administration of Soviet foreign policy. The history, organization and fields of research of a number of Soviet institutes with greatest foreign policy impact are documented, along with biographical and career patterns of key institute personnel and other important figures in Soviet social science. In addition, this study describes Soviet social science research methods and approaches employed in current analysis of the United States and the systemic competition with the West.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026280

Entities

People

  • Arthur A. Zuehlke Jr.
  • Richard B. Foster
  • Richard S. Soll

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Doctrine
  • Economic Development
  • Economic Systems
  • Economics
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • National Politics
  • Organizational Structure
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Sociopolitics
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.