A report compiled by his office in 1975 recognised the growing peril to the power of the Soviet Union in geopolitical terms, arguing that in keeping with the policy of the British Empire before it, the Soviet Union should limit the commitment of its resources to a few key areas from which its power could operate in a more selective fashion. The report suggested establishing a Soviet foothold on the Arabian Peninsula in the most Marxist country in the region, South Yemen. The report was returned to Leonov's office, without Andropov's signature of approval.