Six myths shaping U S views of Soviet arms policy
A Pacific News Service piece by George Breslauer analyzes six dominant American myths about Soviet strategic behavior. It argues these myths distort perception of Soviet intentions and capabilities and hinder genuine arms control negotiations.
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United States
Soviet Union
George Breslauer
University of California At Berkeley
U.S
By George Breslauer
Pacific News Service
Reagan
Geneva
Carter
Washington
eWe
Poland's Independent Military Keeps Warsaw Pact Ties Loose
The Polish armed forces led by Wojciech Jaruzelski are the Warsaw Pact's strongest outside the Soviet Union and have long sought autonomy from Moscow. Poland fields 315000 troops, 3500 tanks, 700 aircraft, with 605000 in reserve, and only 150000 regulars in the Pact, preserving some independence while Moscow watches a potential line of resistance.
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Soviet Union
Paris
Poland
Wojciech Jaruzelski
Moscow
Europe
Jozef Pilsudski
Warsaw
Pilsudski
Tadeusz Kmorowski
Konstantin Rokossovski
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Rokossovski
Jaruzelski
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Marshal Pilsudski
Jaruzelski uses martial law as last card in Polish crisis
The Polish crisis centers on Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski declaring martial law. He sought a national front with church and Solidarity, but the move risks eroding his regime if seen as preserving unpopular rule. History warns that concessions tend to be clawed back after crises.
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Wojciech Jaruzelski
Catholic Church
Solidarity Labor Union
Jaruzelski
Solidarity
Communist Party
Poland
Edward Gierek
Piotr Jaroszewicz
Governor General Schreyer Holds Historic News Conference
Ottawa notes a historic moment as Governor General Schulz Schreyer holds a news conference. The columnist recalls past royal entanglements, quips about aging officials, and outlines Schreyer’s plan for a Canadian Study Conference in spring 1983 while praising his independent stance. The piece reflects on monarchy, republican talk, and Schreyer's evolving public role.
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Ottawa
Canada
Ed Schreyer
Jeannie Lougheed
Alberta
Peter
Calgary
Southams
Wink
Rideau Hall
George Vanier
Vanier
Government House
Prince Philip
Philip
Schreyer
Pierre Trudeau
Vincent Massey
Roland Michener
Jules Leger
Trudeau
Quebec
Guy
Southam
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Hal Piper
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