Word: directionality
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...explained that the human mind contains so many neurons that direct observation of neuron behavior is difficult...
...National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski differed sharply. He argued that by sending Blumenthal according to schedule, the Administration was sticking to its position that the Chinese invasion is a direct result of the Soviet-encouraged Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia and that simply urging all parties to restrain themselves is the best policy. Carter agreed with Brzezinski, and Blumenthal left Washington at week...
...Chinese offensive would be limited to a "punitive lesson," and once the punishment had been meted out, the troops would withdraw. But in capitals around the world there were shudders at the ominous global implications if the war were not contained and short-lived, if it were to provoke direct Soviet intervention or retaliation on behalf of their Vietnamese client. It was a heyday for alarmists: "I would bet that it won't happen?but we are very much in danger of a third world war. It could be starting at this moment," warned New York Senator Daniel Moynihan. Administration...
...Vietnamese soil, the Soviets themselves would not want to appear weak and would feel compelled to act. If so, what would they do? Administration experts say the Soviet options are many. They could mount a major resupply of Vietnamese forces, dispatch large numbers of military advisers, or even take direct military action in Viet...
...been relegated to the role of sideline observer, without much influence on either combatant. The Administration's position was that the Chinese intrusion was a direct result of the Soviet-encouraged Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia, which, in turn, was seen as Moscow's response to the normalization...