ABSTRACT

This book investigates the relationship between the Communist Party and the military establishment in the Soviet Union. It indicates that there are several factors influencing the dynamics of that relationship, and thus the respective roles of the protagonists.

chapter I|6 pages

Introduction

part One|90 pages

The Nature of Institutional Conflicts

chapter II|25 pages

The Dynamics of Party-Military Relations

chapter III|44 pages

The Historical Perspective

chapter IV|19 pages

The Party's Control System in the Military

part Two|208 pages

Institutional Dialogues: The Conflicts of Interests, Objectives, and Values

part Three|43 pages

Dilemma of a Totalitarian Elite