The Maltese-Libyan Entente in the Mediterranean Basin

Abstract

Since the early sixties Soviet naval forces have been increasing in the Mediterranean Basin at an ominous rate. Much analysis has been devoted to this phenomenon but, for the moment, Soviet strategy and tactics, apart from its broadest implications, is not fully understood. It is the contention of this paper that the attention focused on the subject of Soviet-American naval confrontation in the Mediterranean has served to obscure a more important consideration: that of Libya's role in Mediterranean politics and the extent to which Colonel Qadhdhafi believes his relationship with Malta will affect the regional power balance. If we can understand the impact of this new condition on present regional structures, we will have provided a useful corrective to our hitherto narrow strategic perspective.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA050687

Entities

People

  • Lewis B. Ware

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • Labor
  • Middle East
  • National Politics
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Oceans
  • Political Ideologies
  • Ships
  • Socialism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.