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Soviet Arms and Central American Turmoil
World Affairs (1985)
  • Alberto R Coll
Abstract
Examines the nature of Soviet involvement through arms transfers in Central America and the Caribbean Basin. Soviet policy after Fidel Castro's revolution in Cuba; Success of the 1979 Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua; Overt military buildup in Latin America; Covert arms transfers to Central American insurgents; Impact of the confusing signals from the United States.
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Publication Date
Summer 1985
Citation Information
Alberto R. Coll, Soviet Arms and Central American Turmoil, 148 World Aff. 7 (1985)