1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1908- 1985
Middle East
September 1, 1957
America sends warships into Syrian territorial waters, and regional powers calibrate their postures.
June 30, 1954
Report on the implementation of a Syrian-Lebanese trade agreement, including coordinating Russian trade and agricultural products.
1957
Lebanese opposition and Syrian officials meet in Damascus to plan the removal of the Lebanese government from power.
The Syrian government and leftist leaders disapprove of the Lebanese government, Lebanese opposition leaders prepare a campaign against the government, and other Arab countries configure their policies toward Syria.
May 30, 1957
The Soviets begin to build radar bases and fix anti-aircraft artillery in Syria, and the Syrian and Russian governments reach an military aid agreement.
November 26, 1956
The Baath Party gains strength in Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon in its objective to fight colonialism, preserve the current Syrian regime, oppose the Baghdad Pact, and achieve other goals.
1952
Syria briefly reopens its border with Lebanon, and Chehab delivers an extensive report on developments in Syrian-Lebanese relations.
February 1, 1949
While, after 1945, Syria greatly favored the British Government, recent events in Palestine and Arab countries have changed Syria's outlook, and France decides to change its policy toward Syria and Lebanon.
January 4, 1957
During a visit to Jordan, Chehab learns of Arab military developments, including the activity of Syrian, Egyptian, and Palestinian soldiers, as well as King Hussein's policies regarding al-Nabulsi and King Saud.
1982
Discusses the organization/structure of the Lebanese Communist Party, including size of various branches (in general terms) and frequency of meetings. Includes a list of members of the Lebanese Communist Party between 1973 and 1979.