Soviet Policy in the Horn of Africa: The Decision to Intervene.

Abstract

The main intent of this memorandum is to elucidate the factors that appear to have influenced Soviet decisions to support Ethiopia during three stages of escalating involvement: prior to the Somali invasion in July 1977; in the aftermath of the invasion; and following the Somali expulsion of the Soviets in November 1977. The author also analyzes the priorities and preferences that were reflected in the policy choices made in Moscow during these periods. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1980
Accession Number
ADA089401

Entities

People

  • Richard B. Remnek

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Indian Ocean
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Science
  • Red Sea
  • Somalia
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.