2012-05-24T14:57:53Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/soviet-union.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1078.html Oct 14, 2011 Oct 14, 2011

An overview of Soviet efforts to improve and facilitate the training and development of Afghan security forces from 1920 to 1989 can inform U.S. and allied forces' current approaches to planning and operating with Afghan forces and overcoming cultural challenges.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB10.html Dec 31, 1983 Dec 31, 1983

Summary of research that reviews Soviet impressions of Israeli air operations during the 1982 Lebanon war.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R2034.html Dec 31, 1975 Dec 31, 1975

Whatever behavior the Soviets might pursue in a nuclear crisis, the desirability of maintaining a U.S. selective options strategy need not hinge exclusively on the course and outcome of future developments in Soviet nuclear planning. Flexibility is a valuable asset to have whatever the other side does.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P5506.html Dec 31, 1974 Dec 31, 1974

Discusses Soviet doctrinal views on nuclear targeting restraint, the Soviet public reaction to the U.S. pursuit of limited nuclear options, and possible private Soviet attitudes regarding selective nuclear employment. Although they publicly reject the feasibility of controlled nuclear warfare and dwell heavily on massive nuclear operations with an implied endorsement of preemption, the Soviets are currently acquiring a force posture capable of more measured applications of force as well.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP19520701.html Jun 30, 1952 Jun 30, 1952

A descriptive survey of employment, traffic volume, and labor productivity in USSR railroads from 1928-1950.