The Sino-Soviet nuclear dialogue, 1963.

Expert InsightsPublished 1964

A close analysis of Chinese and Soviet statements about military matters affecting the West. Their positions diverge on the following: war and peace, proliferation of nuclear weapons, and Soviet military assistance to China. The Chinese, though aware of nuclear destructiveness and sensitive to their own military weakness, are less cautious about war than the Soviets. The Chinese want nuclear weapons; the Soviets prefer other socialist states to rely on Soviet might. China has decided to go it alone rather than pay the price of Soviet military assistance. Looking to the future, it is difficult to envisage even a partial restoration of military cooperation. 40 pp.

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  • Year: 1964
  • Pages: 42
  • Document Number: P-2852

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