Gorbachev peace offensive shapes view of Reagan
Gorbachev positions himself as a peacemaker while casting Reagan as obstructionist in arms talks. White House officials say no strategic shift and argue Soviet propaganda is gaining a broad audience due to access to American media. Brzezinski criticizes U.S. media for aiding Gorbachev while Time interview highlights the Soviet leader’s high road stance.
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Reagan
Geneva
Afghanistan
Central America
White House
Gorbachev
John Steinbruner
Brookings Insitution
Steinbruner
Brookings” Foreign Policy Studies
Europe
U.S
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Brzezinski
Time Magazine
Time
ASAT dispute marks rare U S Soviet clash over space weaponry
Washington faces a heated public and diplomatic fight as the United States plans a test of an anti satellite weapon. The move stems from Carter era aims to use ASAT as a bargaining chip while Moscow seeks a moratorium. The issue intertwines with Star Wars and ABM treaty constraints and delays.
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U.S
White House
Kremlin
Air Force
Carter
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow
Reagan
Pentagon
Administration
United State
Soviets launch blitzkrieg against Afghan guerrillas
ISLAMABAD AP Soviet forces deploy new resolve weapons and tactics in a bloody Afghan war now in its sixth year. They mount large scale offensives in Kumar and Paktia with jets, helicopters, and armored columns, while guerrilla bands shelter in Pakistan. Western officials see Moscow’s intensified effort under Gorbachev as a strategic shift.
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Islamabad
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Sayed B. Majroch
Majrood
Afghan Information Center
Kumar
Paktia
Panjsher
Kremlin
Mikhael S. Gorbachev
Communist Party
Gorbachev
Burhanuddin Rabbani
Unig
Bombs damage radar at U.S. missile site in West Germany
Three blasts at a U.S. Army anti air craft radar site near Nohelden west of Darmstadt destroyed three mobile radar sets. No injuries were reported. Investigators suspect Red Army Faction supporters. The attack damaged radar only. Hawk missiles remained unharmed. Security details and location described. investigations underway.
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W. Germany
Nohfelden
West Germany
Red Army
Bob Lentner
U. Army
Heidelberg
Leniner
Nate
Europe
Luxembourg
32Nd Army Air Defense Command
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