Soviet-Finnish relations : Finlandization or fraternization?

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Nelson, Paul Henry
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1980-06Advisor
Valenta, J.
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This thesis examines Soviet-Finnish relations with the purpose of determining exactly what Finland's position is with respect to the Soviet Union and the degree to which the Finns have maintained their autonomy. An analysis of Finnish security with respect to Scandinavian NATO members as well as towards neutral Sweden and the Soviet Union is drawn, together with Finland's domestic situation, to portray a nation whose position is considerably different from what it is commonly perceived to be. Accordingly, the term Finlandization and what it actually means is determined. Finally, the potential of the Finnish approach to dealing with the Soviet Union is posed as a model for other small power to follow in dealing with a superpower
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