Soviet Union and the Third World : A Watershed in Great Power Policy?

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Explains Soviet rationale for Third World involvement in the post-Stalin era (p. 17-57); indicates the manner of Soviet involvement (p. 59-82); records Soviet attitudes and activities in 1975-76 (p...

Explains Soviet rationale for Third World involvement in the post-Stalin era (p. 17-57); indicates the manner of Soviet involvement (p. 59-82); records Soviet attitudes and activities in 1975-76 (p. 83-139); and assesses the meaning of the Soviet-Third World relationship and its possible implications for U.S. foreign policy (p. 141-180).

Includes tables throughout, foldout map (following p. 180) showing extent of Soviet involvement in the Third World and essential U.S. foreign trade routes, and a bibliography (p. 183-186).

Report, prepared by Joseph G. Wheelan and William B. Inglee (CRS), examining Soviet relations with the Third World.

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