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July 29, 1989
The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for 29 July 1989 describes the latest developments in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Honduras, Cambodia, the Soviet Union, China, Chile, Sri Lanka, India, and Panama.
October 29, 1973
Andropov gives his views on American and Soviet strategy vis-a-vis the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
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.
July 26, 1949
Short document on Russian efforts to obtain information on the economic situation in Syria and Lebanon, Soviet attempts sign a trade agreement with Syria.
September 13, 1956
Document describes Muslim Brotherhood and Communist Party activities in early September 1956, and covers the Suez canal crisis, the Algerian rebels, enmity between the Communists and the Brotherhood, Brotherhood camps in Syria, 1956 elections in Jordan, the Russian delegation's trip to Syria, an alliance between the Ba'ath and the Communists, and a rivalry between the Communists and Kamal Jumblat.
November 17, 1957
October 8, 1955
Soviet aid to Damascus will surpass a recent arms deal and will include armed volunteer soldiers.
September 18, 1955
After Khalid Bekdash's visit to Aleppo, communist meetings focus on Russian engagement and the West's malicious intentions.
September 23, 1956
Delegates from Damascus and Cairo visit Moscow to visit the Russian Labor Union and request support in the Canal cause, labor issues, and other policy areas.