1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1908- 1985
Middle East
Northern Africa
Egypt
April 2, 1956
French influence could be useful for the Arab cause, especially against Jews, based on its record of aid and nonintervention.
1956
Account of the importance of the President to Lebanon's policies, the stages of Lebanon's foreign policy in the last two years, and a British visit to Cairo.
Lebanese government leaders debate military action against Egypt, and other countries scrutinize Lebanon's domestic situation.
June 17, 1958
Account of Syrian Army meetings to discuss responses to Lebanon and the deployment of foreign troops.
November 4, 1957
Account of plans and objectives for a coup in Lebanon.
April 20, 1956
While the Lebanese government favors Iraq and the British, it faces pressure to support Egyptian-Syrian-Saudi policies, and an opposition front is expected to form in the coming weeks.
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.
September 1957
An American visit to plan a fight against communism in Jordan has dangerous ramifications, including increased tension between Arab states.