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Soviet strategic nuclear doctrine under Gorbachev. Study project

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5569533

This paper examines Soviet offensive strategic nuclear doctrine under General Secretary and President Mikail S. Gorbachev. The development of Soviet nuclear doctrine starting with the Stalin era is reviewed. A close look at those pieces of Gorbachev's new thinking that pertain to nuclear weapons doctrine are presented. Implications for U.S. strategy are offered.

Research Organization:
Army War Coll., Carlisle Barracks, PA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5569533
Report Number(s):
AD-A-209795/4/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English