The Soviet Union In Asia
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A rigorous work of political and historical analysis, The Soviet Union in Asia examines the USSR's strategic, ideological, and diplomatic relationships across the Asian continent during the Cold War era. Geoffrey Jukes presents a comprehensive account of Soviet foreign policy ambitions in Asia, detailing Moscow's complex interactions with China, India, Vietnam, and other regional powers. The work argues that Asia was far from a peripheral concern for Soviet leadership, illustrating how the region became a critical theater for superpower competition and ideological influence. Written with scholarly authority and analytical precision, it chronicles the shifting alliances, border conflicts, and political maneuvering that defined Soviet engagement east of the Urals. Essential reading for students of Cold War history and international relations, this authoritative study remains a valuable lens through which to understand the geopolitical dynamics that shaped twentieth-century Asia.
Author: Geoffrey Jukes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Angus and Robertson in association with The Australian Institute of International Affairs
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner annotations.
A rigorous work of political and historical analysis, The Soviet Union in Asia examines the USSR's strategic, ideological, and diplomatic relationships across the Asian continent during the Cold War era. Geoffrey Jukes presents a comprehensive account of Soviet foreign policy ambitions in Asia, detailing Moscow's complex interactions with China, India, Vietnam, and other regional powers. The work argues that Asia was far from a peripheral concern for Soviet leadership, illustrating how the region became a critical theater for superpower competition and ideological influence. Written with scholarly authority and analytical precision, it chronicles the shifting alliances, border conflicts, and political maneuvering that defined Soviet engagement east of the Urals. Essential reading for students of Cold War history and international relations, this authoritative study remains a valuable lens through which to understand the geopolitical dynamics that shaped twentieth-century Asia.