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This is the Central Intelligence Agency's Current Intelligence Weekly Summary of 23 March 1962, a secret digest from the Office of Current Intelligence covering world events. It reviews Soviet foreign policy on Berlin, the Berlin air corridors, disarmament and a nuclear test ban. It also covers Algeria, Argentina's elections, the Congo, Laos, South Vietnam, Guatemala, food rationing in Cuba and Middle East tensions. Special articles assess Brazil under Goulart and Turkey's economic prospects. It contains no UFO material.
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Approved for Release: 2026/03/06 C03176167 gent? CURRENT INTELLIGENCE WEEKLY SUMMARY pro-Nasirites, many army of- ficers, and certain conserva- tive politicians. Since Syria's independence following World War II,one of the country's most controversial political questions has been its relation ship with Iraq. The army's fear of union between the two countries precipitated a coup in December 1949 and brought on the Shishakli dictatorship which lasted until early l954. While the present agreement is a limited one which does not contemplate union, it is likely to heighten such fears. Although rightists have controlled the government since last September's coup, and rightist military and civilian elements may continue to score tactical successes in the_near future, an eventual shift to the left appears likely as left-wing elements increase their influence over the SARC and, hence, the government. Even the present government has had to compromise to a certain extent with radical sentiment. Saudi Arabia An almost total change of cabinet made by King Saud eight days after his return to Saudi Arabia makes Crown Prince Faysal again a key figuret He was named assistant prime minister and foreign minister, and the fact that many of the ministers, particularly in the economic field, are known as "Faysal men" indicates that he will have considerable control -over the rest of the cabinet. Although Saud retained his son Muhammad and his nephew Faysal Bin Turki, eleven ministers have been replaced, including Oil Minister Tariki, who had been feuding with Faysal. Most of the newcomers are commoners with some administrative experience. Saud allegedly tried to resist a major change so soon after his return to the country for fear of giving sub- stance to UAR charges of insta- bility and corruption, and it is possible that he retains the position of prime minister only temporarily. Most young Saudis with busi- ness interests are reportedly relieved that the feud is over, or quiescent, and1mat Faysal (bX1) (bX3) is back[in_a_nnsition_of_nnwerl__ b (bX1)ecause (bX3) \ Faysal, although basically conservative, has long attempted to introduce honesty and financial responsi- bility in government. These Saudis reportedly are also pleased with Faysal's interest in a certain degree of Saudi isola- tionism,\ Faysal has had a more neutral attitude toward the West than Saud, and in the past he has favored a more conciliator at- titude toward Nasir. E:::f::] (bX3) 5;»/an? 23 Mar 62 WEEKLY REVIEW Page 18 of 22 l (bX1) (bX3) (bX3 Approved for Release: 2026/03/06 C03176167
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FOIA release, from the cia-readingroom collection. The PDF is mirrored here; the original link is above. 42 pages are in the text index: search them above, or from the library's search.