The Soviet Union and the Southern Sea Route

Authors

James T. Westwood

Abstract

At least since 1946, there has been a strong, persistent impression in the United States that the keys to under­standing Soviet interests in Southwest Asia are linked to oil and the ability to regulate or deny that oil to other nations. 1 The Russians also are widely held to be intent on acquiring a warm water port, that is, a year-around port, on the Indian Ocean,.

Recommended Citation

Westwood, James T. (1982) "The Soviet Union and the Southern Sea Route," Naval War College Review: Vol. 35: No. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol35/iss1/9