This segment looks at the Cold War from a global perspective, exploring the concerns of Soviet and American allies, as well as the increasing difficulties of the Superpowers in dealing with events beyond their borders, particulary in the Third World. A Soviet naval squadron picks up a distress call from an American submarine carrying a secret nuclear arsenal. The submarine's computer malfunctions, and the order is mistakenly given to launch the cruise missiles. The US and Soviet admirals must then decide the fate of the nuclear submarine. This film provides a rare look at Soviet military life and its modern ships and aircraft.
Correspondents view current coverage of the Soviet Union by American and other correspondents.
The program examines the conditions under which journalists work in the Soviet Union, and their success. This film follows three American debating-team students traveling in the Soviet Union. During their trip, the college students debate their Russian counterparts and learn about the Soviet way of life and philosophy. English A three-part exploration of the KGB and Soviet intelligence. It reveals the details of the objectives and means of Soviet intervention through intelligence and subversion.