Policy assessment at the crossroads: the Soviets and SALT.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Jackson, William D.
- Source
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Apr1979, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p10-14, 5p
- Subject
- ARMS control
NUCLEAR weapons
ARMS race
TREATIES
INTERNATIONAL security
GOVERNMENT policy
POLICY sciences
SOVIETS (People)
- Language
- ISSN
- 00963402
The article presents an examination of the nature and objectives of the Soviet strategic policy. Two contradictory themes have been observed regarding the strategic policy of Soviet Union. The first theme states that Soviet Union is committed to the nuclear arms race as affirmed by some Soviet leaders, while the second theme states that Soviet leadership is committed in strengthening the strategic power of the Soviet Union. The SALT II agreement is viewed by some as a political tactic by Soviet Union to achieve strategic superiority.