Soviet Military Power: Prospects for Change 1989
Abstract
This edition of Soviet Military Power marks the eighth in the series that began in 1981. Although much has changed in the Soviet Union and in the United States since the beginning of this decade, the purpose of this publication remains fixed: to provide an authoritative report on the Soviet Union's military forces and the threat they represent to the United States, and our allies and friends. This year we have continued with an approach that is similar in organization to that adopted by my predecessor. Part 1 of this document focuses exclusively on the elements Soviet of military power. Part 2 places Soviet military capabilities in perspective through a discussion of the significant military power balances. To understand fully the potential implications of Soviet military strength, it is necessary to examine the Soviet Union's military capabilities in relation to those of the United States and our allies. Keywords: Military strategy, Military doctrine, Foreign policy; Strategic forces; Space forces; Conventional forces; Military power balances; U. S.; National security; Threats.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA212860
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Defense