THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT The circulation of this paper has been strictly limited. It is issued C.L. for the personal use of TOP SECRET Copy No. 89 J.I.C. (50) 83 (Final) 18th September, 1950 Circulated for the consideration of the Chiefs of Staff CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE JOINT INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE MILITARY AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF THE SOVIET UNION REPORT BY THE JOINT INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE We have considered that a six-monthly summary of the Soviet military and economic strengths would be of use to Ministers.