Technology transfer and east-west trade: A strategic perspective for the eighties
Titel:
Technology transfer and east-west trade: A strategic perspective for the eighties
Auteur:
Randolph, R. Sean
Verschenen in:
Comparative strategy
Paginering:
Jaargang 3 (1981) nr. 2 pagina's 117-133
Jaar:
1981
Inhoud:
During the period of detente, efforts were made to expand trade between the United States and the Soviet Union. To prevent the export of items with military utility, the government has established a list of military critical technologies, which thus far encompasses eighteen technologies. Although such a list undoubtedly is necessary, it is too limited in scope, for there are technologies that could benefit the Soviet strategic posture without having any direct military application. A primary example of such a technology is the field of energy production. Although Soviet energy exports to Western Europe would alleviate the energy crunch there, it would also leave Western Europe vulnerable to Soviet pressure. Moreover, by withholding its technology, the United States might force the Soviets to divert resources from the military sector to meet its energy needs. Admittedly, convincing the Europeans of the desirability of viewing trade with the Soviet Union as something more than a commercial transaction may be difficult, particularly with regard to energy. Nevertheless, the West must recognize that strategic technologies are not limited to items with direct military application.
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