The role of the military in post-Stalin Soviet Politics.

Raymond L. Garthoff

Expert InsightsPublished 1956

A discussion of the effects of Stalin's death on the role of the military. Certain events in the USSR since 1953 have increased the political status of the military leaders. However, if the political leaders conflict over issues in the future which directly affect military requirements, the military may be forced to become active contestants for power.

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Garthoff, Raymond L., The role of the military in post-Stalin Soviet Politics. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1956. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P937.html.
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