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September 14, 1992	The Chancellor's [Helmut Kohl's] Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Rabin on Monday, 14 September 1992 Kohl and Rabin discuss the situation in the Near and Middle East and the changed in Syria's position toward Israel after the demise of the Soviet Union. Rabin expresses concern about the continued arms race in the region and Syria's purchases of Scud missiles from Russia and Slovakia. He also reiterates Iraq's continued capability to go nuclear within 5 to 6 years despite international arms control inspections. Last but not least, Kohl and Rabin discuss the situation in Iran and Kohl's contacts with President Rafsandjani.
August 1985	Special Envoy Nakayama’s Visit to Syria (Summary of Remarks and Response) This summary of Special Envoy Nakayama’s visit to Syria includes discussion of bilateral relations between Japan and Syria, cooperation in economic and technical fields, cultural exchange, peace in the Middle East, and the Iran-Iraq conflict.
July 26, 1985	[Draft] Letter, Shintaro Abe, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, to George P. Shultz, Secretary of State In a letter to Secretary of State Schultz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Abe describes his visits with various countries in the Middle East after the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Dialogue Partners. He discusses the Iran-Iraq conflict, the American hostages held in Lebanon, and the general issue of peace in the Middle East.
July 26, 1985	Message to Secretary Shultz (Draft) This draft message to Secretary of State Schultz from a Japanese government official summarizes a series of trips to countries in the Middle East and appeals to the United States to assist in obtaining peace in the Middle East.
June 17, 1949	Iraq and Syria The Journalist Informer provides information on the movements of Iraqi and Syrian troops.
September 1, 1957	Repercussions from America's Position regarding Syria and the Arab countries America sends warships into Syrian territorial waters, and regional powers calibrate their postures.
1957	Syria’s Position vis-à-vis Lebanon 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	Untitled report about the Baath Party 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.
August 16, 1950	Untitled report on a British-American-Lebanese effort to combat communism Information on secret communications between American, British and Arab ministers to establish a section to combat communism in Lebanon and the Levant.
January 16, 1971	Meeting of Arab Communist Parties in Damascus Report on a conference of Arab Communist parties, held to discuss the political situation in the Middle East and a list of those in attendance.