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March 5, 1953
Said Ramadan describes his travels to Morocco, Turkey, and Indonesia and his observations of Muslim civilizations.
February 1, 1952
Muslims in Lebanon fear the country's changes, turning instead toward Pakistan, and plans emerge for the expansion of the Pakistani Legation and the establishment of the Islamic Caliphate.
1957
Lebanese opposition and Syrian officials meet in Damascus to plan the removal of the Lebanese government from power.
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.
May 30, 1957
The Soviets begin to build radar bases and fix anti-aircraft artillery in Syria, and the Syrian and Russian governments reach an military aid agreement.
1952
Syria briefly reopens its border with Lebanon, and Chehab delivers an extensive report on developments in Syrian-Lebanese relations.
February 1, 1951
Three Turkish missions will visit Syria in February to study Syrian history, culture, and social development. As well, Turkey has asked the U.S. to send troops to protect Syria and Lebanon.
October 22, 1950
Syria and Lebanon sever relations, and a movement grows in Tripoli against separation from Syria.
August 16, 1950
Information on secret communications between American, British and Arab ministers to establish a section to combat communism in Lebanon and the Levant.
December 28, 1950
Report on Turkish collaboration with Arab countries in a common defense against Russia and Turkish journalists acting as Israeli agents.
