Soviet Strategic Arms Policy before SALT

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Focusing on the complexities of Soviet foreign and military policy from Stalin's death to the SALT I agreement, this analysis by Christoph Bluth delves into strategic arms policy, identifying key interest groups and critical decisions regarding nuclear forces and military uses of space. The author addresses paradoxes in Khrushchev’s strategy, linking domestic factors like resource allocation to agriculture with military priorities. By utilizing previously unavailable sources, Bluth offers a comprehensive examination relevant to students and experts in Soviet studies and international relations.