Soviet-British Relations since the 1970s

by Edited by Alex Pravda , Peter J. S. Duncan

• ISBN13: 9780521374941
• ISBN10: 0521374944
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1990-04-27
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

This volume brings together empirical and analytical studies of the nature and evolution of Soviet-British relations during the 1980s. The relationship is placed within the wider context of Soviet policy towards the West and NATO and the pivotal security role played by Britain between the United States and its West European allies. The contributors examine the historical background; mutual perceptions and policy perspectives; Soviet and British interests, objectives and concerns; and the role of economic, political, diplomatic, non-governmental and security factors in shaping the overall relationship. A concluding section evaluates trends in relations throughout the 1980s. The work of specialists on Soviet and British policies, Soviet-British Relations since the 1970s provides perspectives for policy-makers and academic specialists concerned with Soviet and British foreign and defence policy, as well as security and international affairs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction: pre-perestroika patterns Alex Pravda

2. The historical perspective Curtis Keeble

3. Soviet perspectives on Britain and British foreign policy Peter J. S. Duncan

4. British perspectives on the Soviet Union Michael Clarke

5. The security dimension Christoph Bluth

6. Anglo-Soviet relations: political and diplomatic Margot Light

7. The Soviet Union and the Left in Britain Mike Bowker and Peter Shearman

8. Anglo-Soviet cultural contacts since 1975 John Morison

9. Trade relations: patterns and prospects Michael Kaser

10. Doing business with the USSR Anna Dyer

11. Conclusion: Soviet-British relations under perestroika Alex Pravda and Peter J. S. Duncan

Index.