{"product_id":"gorbachevs-third-world-dilemmas-9781032376257","title":"Gorbachev's Third World Dilemmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eGorbachev's Third World Dilemmas (1989) examines Soviet policies toward the developing world, focusing on regional security, arms transfers, military thinking, and policy towards Southern Africa and Southwest Africa. It explores the elements of change and continuity faced by Gorbachev and the Soviets. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 270 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 December 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGorbachev's Third World Dilemmas (1989) delves into the intricate web of strategic, political, and ideological factors that shaped Soviet policies towards the developing world. This comprehensive study is structured around specific themes and issues, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of both theoretical underpinnings in Soviet doctrine and the concrete actions taken by the Soviet Union in various regions. The range of topics covered is vast, encompassing key aspects such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Soviet Concept of Regional Security: Examining how the Soviet Union perceived its own regional security and how it sought to safeguard its interests in the developing world.\u003cbr\u003eSoviet Arms Transfers and Military Aid to the Developing World: Analyzing the extent and nature of Soviet military aid and arms transfers to developing countries, including the motivations behind these actions.\u003cbr\u003eThe Developing World in Soviet Military Thinking: Exploring how the Soviet Union conceptualized the developing world in its military planning and strategy.\u003cbr\u003eThe USSR and Crisis in the Caribbean: Examining the Soviet Union's involvement in the Caribbean region, particularly in relation to conflicts such as the Cuban Missile Crisis.\u003cbr\u003eSoviet Policy Towards Southern Africa: Delving into Soviet policy towards Angola and Mozambique, highlighting the complexities and challenges of the region.\u003cbr\u003eSoviet Policy Towards Southwest Africa: Analyzing Soviet policy towards Namibia and South Africa, exploring the interplay of political, economic, and military factors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to examining the activist foreign policy that Gorbachev inherited, the book also explores the elements of change and continuity that Gorbachev and the Soviet Union faced in their interactions with the developing world. By examining these themes, Third World Dilemmas provides a valuable insight into the complex and multifaceted relationship between the Soviet Union and the developing world during the Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 689g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032376257\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44105167995130,"sku":"9781032376257","price":107.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1673618126924_book.jpg?v=1674084521","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/gorbachevs-third-world-dilemmas-9781032376257","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}