Implications of the Soviet Military Presence in Southeast Asia.

Abstract

This thesis considers the implications of the Soviet military presence in Southeast Asia. It shows the inadequacy of Soviet attempts to build influence in the region through use of nonmilitary means and subsequent Soviet reliance on military assistance programs and military deployments to gain influence. The reaction by regional nations and the United States to the military presence is described. Conclusions are reached concerning the threat posed by the Soviet military presence to both regional states and the United States. The likelihood of a long term Soviet military presence in Indochina is explored in relation to U. S. and regional security. The current United States response to the threat is detailed and a future course of action is suggested.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA154289

Entities

People

  • K. D. Viner

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asia
  • Continents
  • Deployment
  • Geographic Regions
  • Military Assistance
  • Regional Security
  • Security
  • Southeast Asia
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.