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| 07503. AMERICAN SANCTIONS ON THE USSR: THE CASE OF AFGHANISTAN. Strong overview of the American reaction to Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Includes background, why Carter took steps, description of sanctions (the 2 most important: end of SALT II treaty, grain embargo). How they worked in practice: Canada and Australia and other allies destroyed trade embargoes, Soviets launched the peace movement against NATO missiles. Embargoes judged generally ineffective (unless very firm alliance exists); verdict not yet available whether SALT II rejection ultimately good or bad. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources. |
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