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Middle East
1908- 1985
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Northern Africa
September 1, 1957
America sends warships into Syrian territorial waters, and regional powers calibrate their postures.
1957
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.
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.
April 27, 1949
Report on the Muslim Brotherhood's activities.
August 15, 1949
Communists plot against Syria and Lebanon, including a publication exposing Syria's tyranny.
July 25, 1949
A meeting with the director of the Soviet News Agency reveals several items of Russian interest, including the American position in Syria, shipments of military ammunitions to Damascus, and a Syrian and Lebanese plan to fight communism.
June 17, 1949
The Turkish government is very interested in events in Syria.
May 11, 1949
Confirmation of a conference to be held jointly by the Syrian and Lebanese Communist Parties.
May 7, 1949
Plans for a joint meeting of the Syrian and Lebanese Communist Parties at the end of May.