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180. Telegram From the Embassy in Saudi Arabia to the Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
189. Telegram From the Embassy in Belgium to the Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
sy in Belgium to the Department of State Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, D790082–0500. Confidential; Immediate. Repeated to Abu Dhabi, Algiers, Baghdad, Bonn, Caracas, Cairo, Damascus, Dhahran, Jakarta, Jidda, Kuwait, Lagos, Libreville, London, Man…
212. Paper Prepared by the National Security Council Staff
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
e Tight Oil Market The tight oil market is tempting governments of middle-rank oil powers to rattle the oil weapon and is multiplying the significance of political turmoil in oil exporting nations. Five current cases outline the shape of the future: Nigeria’s Obasanjo threatens t…
220. Telegram From the Department of State to Selected Diplomatic Posts
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
cted Diplomatic Posts Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, D790325–0282. Confidential; Niact ; Immediate. Drafted by Thomas A. Forbord (E), cleared by Owen and in S, and approved by Cooper . Sent to Kuwait, Jidda, Jakarta, Lagos, Doha, Caracas, Quito, T…
232. Telegram From the Department of State to Selected Diplomatic Posts
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
atz , Calingaert , Rosen , and Twinam and in DOE/IA , EA/J , EUR/RPE , AF/W , and ARA/AND ; and approved by Cooper . Sent to all OECD capitals, USOECD Paris, USEEC Brussels, Jidda, Kuwait, Tripoli, Baghdad, Abu Dhabi, Algiers, Doha, Tehran, Caracas, Lagos, Jakarta, Libreville, Qu…
233. Memorandum From the Director of the Policy Planning Staff ( Lake ), the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs ( Hormats ), and the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organ
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
history in the Middle East that tax considerations are a critical factor in determining where oil companies invest. At the same time, it would be confrontational with respect to OPEC as a group and damage relations with countries such as Indonesia, Nigeria and Venezuela. It would…
234. Telegram From the Department of State to All Diplomatic and Consular Posts
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
ease and near maximum output levels elsewhere, excess capacity that existed before the Iranian crisis has disappeared and the market remains very vulnerable to supply disruptions. In addition to those of Saudi Arabia and Iran, production levels from Nigeria, Iraq and Kuwait are a…
242. Paper Prepared in the Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
he Algerian-managed national oil company for “technical reasons”. The technical justification for these limits is questioned by Western oilmen, but their imposition clearly reflects a broadly accepted local desire to maximize long-term field output. Nigeria raised its output in e…
245. Telegram From the Department of State to Selected Diplomatic Posts
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
adrid and to Ankara, Athens, Bern, Bonn, Canberra, Copenhagen, Dublin, London, Luxembourg, Oslo, Ottawa, Paris, Rome Stockholm, The Hague, Tokyo, Vienna, and Wellington. Repeated to Jidda, Kuwait, Tripoli, Baghdad, Abu Dhabi, Algiers, Doha, Caracas, Lagos, Jakarta, Libreville, an…
252. Telegram From the Embassy in Venezuela to the Department of State and the Department of Energy
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
al Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, [no film number]. Confidential; Niact ; Immediate. Repeated Priority to Abu Dhabi, Algiers, Baghdad, Bonn, Brasilia, Brussels for the Embassy and USEEC, Dhahran, Doha, Geneva, Jakarta, Jidda, Kuwait, Lagos, Libreville, London, Mex…
253. Memorandum From the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy ( Komer ) to Secretary of Defense Brown and the Deputy Secretary of Defense ( Claytor )
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXXVII, Energy Crisis, 1974–1980
rtheless breaks apart or Tehran comes under Soviet influence. 10. We must also hedge our bets by cementing relations with non- PG oil states. It amazes me that (1) we are on the verge of cutting real aid level to Indonesia; (2) we are not exploiting Nigeria’s interest in F–4s; (3…
108. Briefing by Secretary of State Vance and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs ( Brzezinski )
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume I, Foundations of Foreign Policy
l allies—for we cannot do the job alone—we are beginning to create a framework for wide-ranging international cooperation involving the United States, Western Europe, Japan, and many of the emerging regional powers such as Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, India,…
122. Memorandum From Samuel Huntington to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs ( Brzezinski )
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume I, Foundations of Foreign Policy
ation with Europe — 3 C. Cooperation with Japan — 4 D. Economic cooperation — 5 E. Recovery — 2 F. Finance — ? G. Investment — 0? H. Trade — 9 2. Relations with Emerging Regional “Influentials” A. General steps — 8 B. Venezuela — 8 C. Brazil — 2? D. Nigeria — 6? E. Saudi Arabia —…
123. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State ( Tarnoff ) and the Director of the Policy Planning Staff ( Lake ) to Secretary of State Vance
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume I, Foundations of Foreign Policy
e and others increase the pressure for reform. Vance placed a vertical line in the left-hand margin next to this and the previous sentence. Next to it, he wrote “ok” and “Zaire is dangerous & difficult.” We also need to keep an eye on relations with Nigeria, where we should plan…
190. Telegram From the Department of State to All Diplomatic and Consular Posts and the Embassies in Cape Verde, the Republic of Congo, and Uganda
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume II, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
atic and Consular Posts and the Embassies in Cape Verde, the Republic of Congo, and Uganda Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D790354–1059. Unclassified. Repeated for information to the consulates at Durban, Johannesburg, Kaduna, and Lubumbashi. Drafte…
192. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State ( Tarnoff ) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs ( Brzezinski )
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume II, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
ese advisors helped protect Macias from rebel troops almost up to the very end. For this reason we believe any specific criticism of the Soviet Union and Cuba for helping Macias would also implicate the Chinese. A number of African states, including Nigeria and Cameroon, also mai…
262. Telegram From the Embassy in Italy to the Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume II, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
blishing the regional office in Cairo however, was not abrogated and Egypt continues as member of Near East Region with full rights to participate in activities of region. 11. Independent Chairman of the Council. Incumbent Chairman, Dr. Bukar Shaib (Nigeria) re-elected. In accept…
325. Action Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs ( Maynes ) to Secretary of State Vance
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume II, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
5–0880) A handwritten notation on the telegram reads, “Cable sent 5/30/79,” although the Department did not send the final version until May 31. In telegram 138589, May 31, to Bangkok, Cairo, Dakar, Dar es Salam, Islamabad, Jakarta, Jidda, Kingston, Lagos, Lima, Manila, Mexico Ci…
194. Background Paper Prepared in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume VI, Soviet Union
ut violation of existing agreements with the USSR . —Based on the potential capacity of the new naval facilities and submarine/minelayer capability, Cuba could establish within 1½ to 2 years a capability to interdict our non-Arab petroleum supplies (Nigeria, Venezuela, potentiall…
220. Memorandum of Conversation
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume IX, Arab-Israeli Dispute, August 1978–December 1980, Second, R
ot haphazard. We have Sudan with us. We shall defend Saudi Arabia. The last time Numayri met with Mengistu Mengistu Haile Mariam, Chairman of the Derg and Head of State of Ethiopia from 1977 until 1987; President of Ethiopia from 1987 until 1991. in Nigeria, Mengistu adopted a ve…
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