Account of the Muslim Brotherhood's division in Syria and tension with communists and the Syrian government.

Description of Kurdish armament against Turkey in pursuit of a Kurdish Republic and communication with the Soviet Union.

America sends warships into Syrian territorial waters, and regional powers calibrate their postures.

Report on the implementation of a Syrian-Lebanese trade agreement, including coordinating Russian trade and agricultural products.

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.

Syria and Iraq reach an agreement, and elections loom in one week related to the establishment of a new Party. Chehab lists the objectives behind this Party.

King Saud's visit to Syria sparks conversations among Syrian politicians regarding American involvement and the Fertile Crescent Project.

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.

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.