Study of Controlled Conflict -- Possibilities and Implications of a Soviet Adoption of Controlled Conflict.

摘要

The report presents an analysis of the likelihood of the Soviet Union developing a limited strategic concept within its overall strategy. The concept has been termed 'Controlled Conflict'. The report presents an analysis of likely responses the Soviets would make to a U.S. limited strategic attack. The analyses are based on the strategic history of the Soviet Union, the capabilities of their weapon systems, and their ideological and institutional predispositions. The time frame of the study covers the period 1974 to 1985.