The Second World, the Third World, and the New International Economic Order

摘要

After an initial sketch of the history of the North-South dialogue and the key issues raised in the platform for a New International Economic Order, this memorandum explores the interests and objectives--economic, political, and ideological--that have motivated Soviet behavior in the major forums of this international dialogue. Next it analyzes the official Soviet position on particular issues in the North-South conflict. How the Soviet stand has been perceived by the Third World, and how Moscow's actual record in bilateral transactions with less-developed countries compares with its official positions is the subject of the next section. The memorandum closes with an inquiry into the prospects for change in the Soviet position, assessing the successes and failures of the current Soviet stance and the likely costs and benefits--both for the USSR and for the future of the North-South dialogue--or alternative Soviet strategies. (Author)