U.S. Soviet Relations During the Detente - Eastern European Monographs: A.Tinguy
U.S.-Soviet Relations During the Detente by Anne De Tinguy, part of the Eastern European Monographs series, offers a thorough analysis of the diplomatic relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the period of detente in the 1970s. This critical era, marked by efforts to ease Cold War tensions, is examined through a detailed exploration of the political, military, and ideological negotiations between the two superpowers.
De Tinguy delves into the major diplomatic initiatives of the time, such as arms control agreements, the Helsinki Accords, and the strategic balance of power, while also considering the internal political dynamics within both the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The book explores how detente, despite its successes in reducing direct confrontation, was ultimately limited by continuing ideological differences, regional conflicts, and the complex balance of power.
Through a comprehensive review of archival sources, official documents, and international negotiations, U.S.-Soviet Relations During the Detente provides a scholarly look at one of the most significant yet transient periods in Cold War diplomacy. This work is invaluable for scholars of international relations, Cold War history, and U.S.-Soviet politics, offering insights into the challenges and limitations of diplomatic engagement between the two superpowers.
U.S.-Soviet Relations During the Detente by Anne De Tinguy:
In-depth Analysis of Detente: Provides a comprehensive examination of the U.S.-Soviet relationship during the detente period of the 1970s, exploring the efforts to ease Cold War tensions through diplomacy and negotiations.
Focus on Key Diplomatic Initiatives: Analyzes major agreements such as arms control treaties (e.g., SALT I and SALT II), the Helsinki Accords, and other pivotal diplomatic efforts that aimed to reduce direct confrontation between the superpowers.
Consideration of Internal Political Dynamics: Investigates how the political landscapes within both the U.S. and the Soviet Union influenced the course of detente, examining domestic pressures and leadership strategies.
Use of Primary Sources: Draws on archival materials, official documents, and international correspondence to offer a detailed and scholarly account of U.S.-Soviet interactions during this period.
Contextualizing Cold War Diplomacy: Places detente within the broader framework of Cold War history, analyzing its successes, limitations, and eventual decline, while exploring the ideological and geopolitical factors that shaped its trajectory.
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