Gorbachev and His Generals: The Reform of Soviet Military Doctrine

ISBN-13: 9780367164430 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 240 str.

William C. Green

Opis

This book explores how the reforms and political currents sweeping through Soviet society relate to the indications of change in the Soviet military doctrine as a result of the changes initiated by Gorbachev. It is for readers interested in long-term Soviet approaches to strategic issues.

Spis treści

1. Soviet Military Doctrine: Continuity and Change? 2. Assessing Soviet Military Literature: Attempts to Broker the Western Debate 3. Civil-Military Relations Under Gorbachev: The Struggle over National Security 4. Old Soldiers Never Die: Marshal Akhromeev's Role in Soviet Defense Decision Making 5. Soviet Doctrine and Nuclear Forces into the Twenty-first Century 6. Soviet Military Doctrine's Requirements for a Space TVD 7. Perestroika and Soviet Military Personnel 8. Changes in Soviet Military Thinking: How Do They Add Up and What Do They Mean for Western Security? 9. Soviet Military Reference Works as a Guide in Soviet Military Doctrine 10. Conclusions: The Unresolved Agenda