Gorbachev And His Generals
The Reform Of Soviet Military Doctrine
1st Edition
Published on 19. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-367-16443-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book explores how the reforms and political currents sweeping through Soviet society relate to the indications of change in the Soviet military doctrine as a result of the changes initiated by Gorbachev. It is for readers interested in long-term Soviet approaches to strategic issues.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-16443-0 (9780367164430)
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Person
William C. Green is Associate Professor of International Relations at Boston University and the author of the book Soviet Nuclear Weapons Policy: A Research and Bibliographic Guide (1987).
Theodore Karasik is a Staff Member in the Political Science Department of the RAND Corporation and a Research Associate at the Center for Russian and Soviet Studies in Monterey, California. He is the author of articles on Soviet politics and specializes in leadership analysis.
Theodore Karasik is a Staff Member in the Political Science Department of the RAND Corporation and a Research Associate at the Center for Russian and Soviet Studies in Monterey, California. He is the author of articles on Soviet politics and specializes in leadership analysis.
Content
1. Soviet Military Doctrine: Continuity and Change? 2. Assessing Soviet Military Literature: Attempts to Broker the Western Debate 3. Civil-Military Relations Under Gorbachev: The Struggle over National Security 4. Old Soldiers Never Die: Marshal Akhromeev's Role in Soviet Defense Decision Making 5. Soviet Doctrine and Nuclear Forces into the Twenty-first Century 6. Soviet Military Doctrine's Requirements for a Space TVD 7. Perestroika and Soviet Military Personnel 8. Changes in Soviet Military Thinking: How Do They Add Up and What Do They Mean for Western Security? 9. Soviet Military Reference Works as a Guide in Soviet Military Doctrine 10. Conclusions: The Unresolved Agenda