Soviet party-military relations: contained conflict.

Expert InsightsPublished 1966

An analysis of the conflict-prone relations between the Communist party and the military in the Soviet Union. The party's attitude is the result of a delicate balance between the desire for hegemony in the state and the need to maintain a strong military-political posture in the world. The clash develops primarily because of the military's wish to retain its identity and autonomy in the face of the ruling elite. Although the paper traces this clash of interests back to the revolutionary era, it concentrates on the post-Stalin period, when the more moderate social and political climate, plus the growing complexities of warfare, increased the inherent power of the military. The party's methods of controlling the military, from socioeconomic privileges to intimidation, are described, as well as the techniques the military has adopted for its own defense. 48 pp.

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  • Year: 1966
  • Pages: 48
  • Document Number: P-3371

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