THE SOVIET UNION AND THE VIETNAMESE CONFLICT: SOME FACTORS AFFECTING THE SOVIET ATTITUDE.

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Abstract:

The paper describes an ideal solution to the Vietnamese conflict from the Soviet viewpoint. It also places Vietnam in the perspective of other Soviet objectives and priorities. It notes the obstacles to Soviet attainment of an ideal solution and describes the factors that may produce a drastic change in the Soviet Unions assessment of the importance of Vietnam to its calculations. Author

Author(s):
Thomas, John R.
Author Organization(s):
RESEARCH ANALYSIS CORP MCLEAN VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical paper,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAC-TP-270
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA-44-188-ARO-1
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LIMITED WARFARE, *USSR, VIETNAM, FOREIGN POLICY, COLD WAR, BEHAVIOR, COMMUNISM, THREAT EVALUATION, MILITARY STRATEGY, LIMITED WARFARE, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), CHINA, FOREIGN AID, REACTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Psychology, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
NORTH VIETNAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
Report Date:
1967 Sep 01