Soviet Conceptions of 'Security'.

Abstract

This memorandum explores how Soviet leaders perceive their country's 'security.' The author contends that the dominant Soviet image of security requirements is not markedly different from perceptions that US leaders have of America's security requirements. For both countries, 'security' means far more than simple physical survival, but also includes elements of economic well-being and internal political stability, as well as the preservation of fundamental alliances. He concludes that it is not yet certain that either the United States or the Soviet Union will be willing to abandon the quest for an 'absolute security' founded on an equal insecurity for the other power.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1980
Accession Number
ADA096463

Entities

People

  • Robert H. Donaldson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Alliances
  • Cold War
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociopolitics
  • Treaties
  • United States
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