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

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

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 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.

Communists seize on al-Malki's assassination for political gain against Anglo-American policies.

Syria briefly reopens its border with Lebanon, and Chehab delivers an extensive report on developments in Syrian-Lebanese relations.

The Syrian Army faces a dangerous situation, including a rising movement to stage a military-political coup.

Movement toward a Syrian-Iraqi union surge, including convening a secret conference in Baghdad and other private meetings.