133. Response to National Security Study Memorandum 60
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y entered a new and more positive phase. The key element of mutual confidence and respect for each other’s point of view has been largely restored. As a result we are consulting frequently and in depth on the crucial issues, notably the Middle East, Nigeria-Biafra and Viet-Nam. W…
80. Statement by the U.S. Representative to the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Conference ( Smith )
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t a certain number of on-site inspections are essential for adequate verification. 23. With respect to seismic research designed to improve seismic verification methods, I am gratified by the interest expressed so recently by Ambassador Sule Kolo of Nigeria ENDC /PV.396, p. 7. an…
86. Study Prepared by Ad Hoc National Security Council Steering Committee
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s that time has arrived to turn seriously to hammering out an agreement on seabeds as only item on which practical results before 24th UNGA are possible. Soviets have tactical advantage of having tabled draft treaty. In addition to Soviet EE claque, Nigeria, Sweden, Mexico, and E…
130. Telegram 4311 From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State
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hat serious Brazilian objections will not persist. 4. Most serious difficulty at this point appears to be problem involving “contiguous zone”. This problem was raised at Geneva by Argentines who receive some support there from UAR, Ethiopia, Brazil, Nigeria, and Pakistan. After a…
144. Intelligence Report Prepared by Directorate of Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency
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adagascar Thailand Ethiopia Maldive Islands Tunisia Finland Mexico Turkey *France Monaco Uganda Gambia *Mongolia *Union of South Africa Germany *Netherlands *United Kingdom Ghana Nepal * USSR Greece *New Zealand UAR Holy See Niger Venezuela Hungary *Nigeria Yugoslavia Note: Parag…
38. Memorandum From Harold Saunders of the National Security Council Staff to the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs ( Sisco )
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g a hearing for the argument, I have—at the risk of being brushed aside by the experts as naive—made myself an advocate for a general policy that would justify country quotas for a few selected friends like Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and possibly Nigeria. 2. The longer range p…
97. Airgram A–34 From the Embassy in Morocco to the Department of State
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uncils, e.g. a) GOM supported Jarring Mission and advocated peaceful solution to Arab-Israel confrontation, despite growing pressures from Palestine resistance movement, and b) GOM called for end to arms race with Algeria, and end to civil strife in Nigeria. GOM made progress tow…
1. Central Intelligence Agency Report, Office of National Estimates Memorandum
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en less concerned than the Western powers about arms build-ups in Africa and, indeed, has exploited Western reluctance to meet some of the more extravagant African arms requests. In recent years, the Soviets have provided substantial military aid to Nigeria and Somalia. Moreover,…
2. Memorandum of Conversation
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tuations on their own or through their multi-lateral organizations. He said the U.S. was prepared to discuss any problem raised with us and to help in any way it could, but did not feel it should take unwarranted initiatives. He cited the example of Nigeria where the U.S. positio…
3. Memorandum From Roger Morris of the National Security Council Staff to the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs ( Kissinger )
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4. Memorandum From Roger Morris of the National Security Council Staff to the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs ( Kissinger )
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5. Central Intelligence Agency Special Report
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Peking has recently given limited support to a small Ethiopian insurgency group, certain Congolese rebels opposed to the anti-Chinese Mobutu regime in Kinshasa, and to Oginga Odinga, a dissident Kenyan politician. Last fall Peking belatedly endorsed Biafran independence and agree…
23. Telegram 5133 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Nigeria
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24. Telegram 333 From the Embassy in Nigeria to the Department of State
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25. Memorandum From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs ( Kissinger ) to President Nixon
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26. National Security Study Memorandum 11
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Secret. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Earle G. Wheeler . NSSM 11 directed the preparation of papers on 1) alternative approaches and programs for expanding relief and 2) alternate views of the U.S. interest in Nigeria and Biafra. Washington…
27. Intelligence Memorandum
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Memorandum Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 741, Country Files, Africa, 3/54. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. Prepared in the Office of Current Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency. The memorandum analyzed the Biafran relief problem, which w…
28. Talking Paper
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8. Talking Paper Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Presidentʼs Trip Files-Europe, Feb–March 1969. Secret. This paper, prepared in the Department of State, included background information and talking points regarding Nigeria and Biafra for the Pre…
29. Telegram 16759 From the Department of State to the Embassy in Nigeria
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30. Study Prepared by the NSC Interdepartmental Group on Africa
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