Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev Asks for a U.S No-Invasion Pledge

HISTORY SHORT RESPONSE PAPER: “SOVIET PREMIER NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV ASKS FOR A U.S. NO-INVASION PLEDGE”
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Part 1: Response
I enjoyed reading the document “Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev Asks for a U.S. No-Invasion Pledge, October 26, 1962” from the text “Major Problems in American Foreign Relations” by Dennis and Paterson as the course material for this week. The fact that the document adopts a figurative language to express the ideas and viewpoints of the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev played a significant role in increasing its sense of appeal. For instance, the Soviet premier commences his remarks in a figurative style by posing a rhetoric question to the American President “what would a war give you?” In my view, Nikita adopts this question as a way of allowing the U.S president to realize that war only heightens tension in foreign affairs. Similarly, the Soviet premier employs a figurative speech in an interesting manner to reveal the effects of the unleashing the war. For instance, Nikita reveals that the inability of the United States to impose the elements of self-control in its operations will tie a “knot of war” whose aftermath could only call for closure of ties between the two economies. On the other hand, the formal address adopted by Nikita makes the reading very interesting. All the way, Khrushchev addresses the American head of state as Mr. President. Even though the letter addresses tough issues in foreign affairs, the premier chooses to remain obedient.[Dennis, Merrill and Thomas Paterson, Major Problems in American Foreign Relations, Volume II: Since 1914. Vol. 2. (Cengage Learning, 2009), 380.]
The article was short and easy to read. I would attribute such a position to the fact that the author adopted lighter words that are easy to read and understand. Even though the article addresses complex issues in legal affairs and international relations, it uses simple phrases that allow for ease of comprehension both in contextual and literary settings. On the other hand, the author chooses to include explanations to ensure that the targeted recipient recognizes his points of view. For instance, the premier alludes to previous events such as the deliberations at the 1961 Vienna Summit and the landing that occurred at the Bay of Pigs to acquaint the reader with detailed descriptions of the consequences of his acts.[Merrill & Paterson, 381.] [Ibid.]
I chose the document because of its nature as an informative text and its ability to present such a key historical record in a comprehensive manner. Over the years, I have developed deep interest in the historical ties established between the United States and other global economies such as the Soviet Union, China, Japan, Cuba and Turkey. The fact that the document gives a vivid explanation of the events that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 played a significant role in stirring my interests towards reading its contents. On the other hand, the humble communiqué established by the Soviet premier on such a hefty matter steered my interest in the document.[David, Houghton, "Crisis Decision Making in Foreign Policy." In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics. 2017.]
The article’s move to include the Acting Secretary General of the United Nations’ appeal to the Soviet government acted as a great surprise to me. Before reading the material, I had held the opinion that the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 did not get the attention of the leadership of the United Nations. However, the Soviet Premier confirms that the Acting Secretary General, U Thant requested the Soviet Union not to transport any form of armament to Cuba. However, Nikita reveals that his governmen...