The Invasion of Afghanistan and UK-Soviet Relations, 1979-1982: Documents on Bri

Description: The Invasion of Afghanistan and UK-Soviet Relations, 1979-1982 by Richard Smith, Patrick Salmon, Stephen Twigge This volume examines British policy towards the Soviet Union in the aftermath of the invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume examines British policy towards the Soviet Union in the aftermath of the invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979. The documents in this volume, many released into the public realm for the first time, describe the development of British policy towards the Soviet Union during the eventful years 1979-1982. The new Conservative government, under Margaret Thatcher, was determined to strengthen British defences against the perceived Soviet threat and advocated a strong response to the Soviet intervention. East-West relations further deteriorated following the imposition of martial law in Poland in December 1981. The dilemma facing the British government was how to express strong disapproval of Soviet actions while still attempting to maintain a constructive bilateral relationship, and at the same time keep British policy in line with the Western Alliance. The death of President Brezhnev in November 1982, after 18 years in office, brought uncertainty but also new opportunities for relations with the Soviets. This book will be of much interest to students of British politics and foreign policy, Russian history, US foreign policy, Central Asian politics, and IR in general. Author Biography Richard Smith is a Senior Historian at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Stephen Twigge is a Principal Record Specialist at the National Archives, Kew, and a former Senior Historian at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London. Table of Contents Preface. Abbreviations for Printed Sources. Abbreviated Designations. List of Persons. Document Summaries 1. 7 December 1979- 1 December 1981 2. 17 December 1981-9 December 1982. Appendix JIC(80)(N) 4: Soviet Intervention in Afghanistan-An Interim Assessment, 10 January 1980 Details ISBN0415678536 Short Title INVASION OF AFGHANISTAN & UK-S Series Whitehall Histories Language English ISBN-10 0415678536 ISBN-13 9780415678537 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-03-08 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Stephen Twigge DEWEY 327.41047 Illustrations black & white illustrations Birth 1952 Pages 444 Subtitle Documents on British Policy Overseas, Series III, Volume VIII UK Release Date 2012-03-08 AU Release Date 2012-03-08 NZ Release Date 2012-03-08 Author Stephen Twigge Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9780415731454 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158489867;

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