The Evolution of Soviet Doctrine

This Paper offers an interpretation of the evolution of Soviet military doctrine. It begins by reviewing certain enduring features of Soviet military doctrine which must be kept in mind if one is to understand not only contemporary developments but also their origihs. It concludes by identifying some of the major problems with which Soviet military doctrine appears to be grappling, the solutions to which will shape Soviet military doctrine in the future. These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.