1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1908- 1985
Middle East
Lebanon
March 5, 1953
Said Ramadan describes his travels to Morocco, Turkey, and Indonesia and his observations of Muslim civilizations.
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.
February 1, 1951
Three Turkish missions will visit Syria in February to study Syrian history, culture, and social development. As well, Turkey has asked the U.S. to send troops to protect Syria and Lebanon.
August 8, 1949
A meeting of Communist Parties endorses future activities and plans to counter Turkish, Syrian, and other regional anti-communist plans.
August 3, 1949
The Russian Commission is showing interest in the Middle East, especially in Turkish-Syrian collaboration and American and British support for a Turkish fight against communism.
June 27, 1949
A memo detailing communist activities indicates Russian ties in Beirut, smuggling along the Syrian-Turkish border, and Russian contact with the Kurdish Democratic Party.
June 17, 1949
The Turkish government is very interested in events in Syria.