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Different things. Firstly, it may be a willingness to follow the Soviet politics and do what Moscow wanted (for example, Cuba, while never formally an ally, was extremely trusted satellite, because they provided well-trained and eager "volunteers" for operation in places like Africa). Secondly, it may be a strategic position; Vietnam, for example, gave USSR a perfect base nearby one of the most important maritime traffic areas. Thirdly, it may be just the ability to hinder Western powers actions (like when USSR contemplated providing military help to Argentina during Falkland War; no one in Moscow liked Junta, but the possibility of creating problems - maybe even outright defeat! - for British, was attractive). Fourthly, it may be some valuable resources, that USSR have interest in.

[QUOTE="Dilandu, post: 523745, member: 9998"] Different things. Firstly, it may be a willingness to follow the Soviet politics and do what Moscow wanted (for example, Cuba, while never formally an ally, was extremely trusted satellite, because they provided well-trained and eager "volunteers" for operation in places like Africa). Secondly, it may be a strategic position; Vietnam, for example, gave USSR a perfect base nearby one of the most important maritime traffic areas. Thirdly, it may be just the ability to hinder Western powers actions (like when USSR contemplated providing military help to Argentina during Falkland War; no one in Moscow liked Junta, but the possibility of creating problems - maybe even outright defeat! - for British, was attractive). Fourthly, it may be some valuable resources, that USSR have interest in. [/QUOTE]

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