There is, however, always the possibility that our present opportunities in satellite countries may be extended, although we consider it most unlikely that flights over the Soviet Union would ever be permitted, and certainly not as a result of the threat of restriction. 6. on balance, therefore, it seems that, under present circumstances, little would be either gained in security or lost in intelligence by adopting the United States proposals. Question (b) 7. If there are security objections, are they of so great weight as to justify a policy of containment and sanctions against Soviet and satellite civil aviation with the political disadvantages which the policy would involve? Answer.