Strategy, the Soviet Union and the 1980's.

Abstract

The main task of a strategist is to balance shortfalls in certain areas with advantages in others to minimize risk and maximize the chances of achieving national interests. This memorandum examines US-Soviet relations from a strategist's point of view. The author first discusses fundamental US national interests. Then he analyzes major Soviet economic, political, and military midrange trends and how they might impact upon US interests. The author concludes with a variety of options which would enable the United States to minimize Soviet advantages and maximize US opportunities to achieve its national interests. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA101562

Entities

People

  • Keith A. Dunn

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Arms Control
  • Civil War
  • Cold War
  • Commerce
  • Deterrence
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Policy
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Ussr

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Strategic Security Studies