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July 20, 1997	Memo from Ronald Asmus to Strobe Talbott, 'Hanseatic Strategy' This July 1997 memo outlines a proposed "Hanseatic Strategy" to support future NATO membership for the Baltic states. Acknowledging political resistance within the US and NATO, concerns over defensibility, and Russian opposition, the memo proposes a three-part strategy.
October 29, 1996	Cable, Secretary of State to US Embassy Vilnius, 'Acting Secretary and Lithuanian Fonmin on NATO Enlargement' On October 8, 1996, Acting Secretary of State Strobe Talbott met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Povilas Gylys to discuss NATO enlargement. Gylys warned that excluding Lithuania from early rounds of accession would damage its security and risk public perception of Western disengagement, while expressing concern over Kaliningrad’s future role. Talbott reassured Gylys of the US commitment to Baltic inclusion, emphasized that NATO’s door remains open, and framed the Baltic Action Plan as a complementary—not compensatory—measure to support accession and regional stability.
September 9, 1996	Cable, Secretary of State to US Embassy Tallinn, 'Acting Secretary Briefs Baltics on Action Plan' On August 29, 1996, Acting Secretary of State Strobe Talbott briefed representatives from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the US Baltic Action Plan—a three-track strategy aimed at supporting the Baltics’ integration into Western institutions.
April 15, 1996	Cable, Secretary of State to US Embassy Tallinn, 'The Deputy Secretary’s Meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Kallas, March 25' This document details a March 25, 1996, meeting between US Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott and Estonian Foreign Minister Siim Kallas. Discussions focused on NATO enlargement, Baltic security, Russia's aggressive rhetoric ahead of elections, and Estonia’s commitment to reform and sovereignty. Talbott reaffirmed US support for Baltic sovereignty and NATO eligibility, encouraged Nordic-Baltic cooperation, and recommended addressing human rights concerns through the OSCE.
September 15, 1995	Cable, Secretary of State to US Embassy Tallinn, 'Acting Secretary Talbott Sept. 1 Meeting with Estonian P.M. Vahi: Focus on Russia and Security Concerns' This document summarizes a September 1, 1995, meeting between Acting US Secretary of State Strobe Talbott and Estonian Prime Minister Tiit Vähi. They discussed Estonia’s desire for normalized relations with Russia, concerns over border negotiations and military pensioners, and threats from Russian officials regarding NATO cooperation. Talbott reaffirmed U.S. support for Estonia’s sovereignty, border resolution efforts, and potential future NATO membership, while also addressing U.S. concerns about press freedom and a defense procurement matter.
July 25, 1994	Cable, US Embassy Bangkok to Secretary of State, 'Deputy Secretary July 24 Bilateral with FM Kozyrev' This document records a July 24, 1994, meeting in Bangkok between US Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott and Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev. The two discussed urgent international issues, including the Bosnia peace process, troop withdrawals from Estonia, Russian military pensioners' rights, and Haiti. Talbott emphasized US expectations for Russian compliance with the August 31 deadline for troop withdrawal from Estonia and highlighted the broader impact on US–Russia relations.
May 17, 1993	Cable, US Embassy Tallinn to the Secretary of State, 'Ambassador Strobe Talbott’s Visit to Estonia' The document reports on Strobe Talbott's May 1993 visit to Estonia, emphasizing productive meetings with Estonian leaders and members of the Russian minority. Discussions focused on regional security, Russian troop withdrawal, minority rights, and US policy in the post-Soviet landscape, with general agreement on reform support but divergence over issues like CIS peacekeeping forces.
April 17, 1951	Telegram No. 209 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Nationalist China - March 1951' This telegram highlights improving morale on Formosa driven by increased US military and economic support and Communist purges on the mainland, which deepened anti-Communist sentiment. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 26, 1951	Telegram No. 177 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Formosa, October 11-December 31, 1950' Key themes include growing confidence in American support following the Korean War, rising optimism among the Nationalist Chinese regarding a return to the mainland, increased pro-American sentiment among Formosans, and concerns over Chinese Communist aggression while highlighting internal reforms and local elections. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
February 2, 1951	Telegram No. 120 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Formosa' This telegram highlights the rising optimism among Nationalist Chinese leaders about US military aid and renewed hopes for the reconquest of mainland China. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.