U.S. National Interest and Technology Transfer Policy: They Must Be United
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to define the American national interest in such a way that it can be used by decision-makers when formulating technology transfer policy, and to determine the significance of East-West technology transfer to american security. The initial hypotheses of the study were: 1) how one views the Soviet Union directly affects one's perceptions towards the imperativeness of the linkage between technology and U.S. security; 2) technology is a vital element in U.S. national security; 3) the Soviet Union greatly benefits from the Western technology it receives either overtly or through illegal channels; 4) Western technology positively impacts Soviet economic growth; and, 5) the Soviet Union benefits twice from acquired Western technology, first from the initial incorporation, and second, from the advantages associated with transferring those goods to a Third World client.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA176018
Entities
People
- Nicholas A. Trongale
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School