An analysis of nationalist movements and potential reformist legislation in Ukraine.

An analysis of Shcherbitskiy's ousting from the Ukrainian Politburo.

Gorbachev and Thatcher discuss reforms in the Soviet Union and issues with inter-ethnic tensions. Thatcher states that she is not in support of German unification.

Ri Jong-geun follows up on East German-North Korean cooperation in managing North Korean nationals living in Germany.

The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for 29 September 1989 describes the latest developments in China, Tunisia, the Soviet Union, Ecuador, Peru, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Philippines, Indonesia, Iran, and Brazil.

The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for 30 September 1989, describes the latest developments in Lebanon, Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, Philippines, the United States, Greece, Hungary, El Salvador, Panama, Thailand, and Nicaragua.

Iraq's WMD capacity as of October 1989 from Stasi Perspective

Gorbachev comments on how communist parties should deal with unrest, such as what took place in Beijing in June 1989.

Excerpt from the diary of Anatoly Chernyaev discussing Gorbachev’s upcoming visit to the GDR to celebrate its 40th anniversary, and Chernyaev’s comments on the collapse of the socialist system

An analysis of Gorbachev's forthcoming visit to East Germany amidst growing public dissent.

Gorbachev speaks about perestroika and the necessity of political reforms in both the Soviet Union and East Germany.

Telegram from the Romanian Embassy in Berlin to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding protests in East Berlin on the anniversary of the GDR calling for following the model of the Soviet Union and liberalizing

Chernyaev records Gorbachev's frustrations with Honecker following meeting with him in Berlin.

Information Note from the Romanian Embassy in Berlin to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the protests, concern on the part of the intelligentsia regarding the lack of dialogue with the population, and concern on the part of the SED about possible strikes

The CIA’s memorandum published on 11 October 1989 brings up the German reunification as an international agenda and assesses its implications for the Soviet Union and the United States.

The Assessment Paper outlines new change is Eastern Europe, mostly surrounding political and economic diversification, following Gorabachev's leadership in the USSR. The report then evaluates the GDR's economy, emigration, and anticipated political changes in light of the new geopolitical climate.

Medvedev and Hager discuss the future of the GDR and new resolutions to appease citizens of the GDR.

Egon Krenz, newly appointed General Secretary of the SED, reports on his recent visit to China.

The Czechoslovak Ministry of the Interior reports on the state of security within the CSSR. A growing anti-communist movement is active within the CSSR, with some cooperation of the "internal enemy" with Western political and ideological groups. Increased levels of crime, violence, and alcoholism are reported.

On the composition of the government commission of the Council Minister of the USSR on war-industrial issues.