1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1908- 1985
Middle East
Lebanon
1947
Account of the Muslim Brotherhood's division in Syria and tension with communists and the Syrian government.
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.
August 3, 1949
The Russian Commission is showing interest in the Middle East, especially in Turkish-Syrian collaboration and American and British support for a Turkish fight against communism.
June 27, 1949
A memo detailing communist activities indicates Russian ties in Beirut, smuggling along the Syrian-Turkish border, and Russian contact with the Kurdish Democratic Party.
June 25, 1949
The Russians are interested in understanding Husni Al-Zaim's supporters and policy.
June 24, 1949
Syria plays out as a battleground of foreign propaganda, and Chehab looks into recent developments.
May 5, 1949
Report on Syrian politics following the coup by Husni al-Za'im at the end of March.
April 30, 1949
Developments in Syria and with the Syrian government's relations with the Soviet Union.