Moscow And The Third World Under Gorbachev

by W. Raymond Duncan

Overview

This book explores the scope of Moscow's "new thinking" in its Third World context—highlighted by the USSR's surprising withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1988. It reviews the foreign policy record Gorbachev inherited and assesses his economic and strategic priorities in the diplomatic arena.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367156787
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2022
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Gorbachev and the Third World -- The Study of Soviet-Third World Politics -- The Study of Soviet-Third World Relations -- Soviet Policy Toward the Third World: Gorbachev's New Directions -- Moscow and the Third World: The Record -- Gorbachev's New Thinking: Economic and Strategic Priorities -- New Thinking in Soviet-Third World Policy -- Regional Case Studies -- Afghanistan and South Asia -- The Middle East -- Asia -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- Latin America -- Prospects for the Future -- Conclusions -- Appendixes

Editorial Reviews

Analyzes previous Soviet policies towards the third world, the dramatic initiatives introduced by Gorbachev, and the fundamental forces that shape them both. Presents case studies of countries and regions, and considerable data on arms transfers. Also available in paper ($15.95). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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