JF Ptak Science Books Quick Post
Fascinating reading, especially in the conclusions section. Some sections are CONFIDENTIAL, others TOP SECRET.
Source: Record Group 263:Records of the Central Intelligence Agency, 1894 - 2004, Series: Intelligence Publication Files, 1946-1950.
Source & text link: National Archives.
ORE 58-48 Addendum, The Strategic Value to the USSR of the Conquest of Western Europe and the Near East (to Cairo) Prior to 1950, 10/27/48
The beginning of the conclusion and reccommendation section, which basically states over a few pages that "aggressive action" by the USSR resulting in a world war would not lead to an advantageous situation beyond its current exploitation of discontent among various populations:
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