Throwing off the shackles: the emergence of the Soviet Union into the arena of world trade

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Authors
Johnson, Rickard L.
Subjects
Soviet/USSR world trade
Technology transfer
Advisors
Looney, Robert
Date of Issue
1985-06
Date
June 1985
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Language
en_US
Abstract
The Soviet Union has broken away from their traditional autarkic views and entered the arena of world trade. Initially focusing on and enjoying the political and economic benefits of trade with the West, the Soviets are now gradually enlarging their trade activity and shifting their attention to Third World markets for political and economic gain. It is in the intent of the Soviet leadership to form a more operable and lasting extension of power through a stable triangle of influence, with Marxist/Leninist ideology and political structure on one side, military support and arms supply on the other side, on an ever-expanding, stabilizing economic base. This study examines the economic motivations and viability of these Soviet intentions.
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Department
National Security Affairs (NSA)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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