Soviet Sea Power Author:The Center for Strategic and International Studies Breaking out of continent-bound military tradition, the U.S.S.R. is now starting to challenge western nations on the high seas. This 14-man panel study describes the Soviet programs that have built the most modern navy and largest submarine fleet in the world, a fast-growing merchant fleet, the world's largest fishing fleet by tonnage, and a co... more »mplete, coordinated research effort for all aspects of ocean operations. The Soviet achievements have profound implications for U.S. policy, some of which are identified in this report.« less