THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 2 OCTOBER 1973

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005993946
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 9
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: October 2, 1973

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The President's Daily Brief
2 October 1973
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THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
2 October 1973
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
Israel and Jordan
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France is developing a flexible doctrine for use of
its tactical nuclear weapons that could be in har-
mony with NATO strategy. (Page 2)
The installation of a civilian government in Greece
marks a further stage in the consolidation of Presi-
dent Papadopoulos' power, but in the long run it
could bring him new problems. (Page 3)
For the first time, Abu Dhabi has sent troops to
Oman to aid in the war against leftist guerrillas
in Dhofar Province. (Page 4)
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SYRIA- I SRAEL-JORDAN
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FRANCE
The Quai's director of disarmament affairs has
told US diplomats that the French no longer hold
that they should automatically respond to a Soviet
attack in Europe with strategic weapons, but rather
that such a response should be withheld until it is
determined that a major assault was occurring. If
such a determination is made, the French might con-
sider a demonstration use of strategic weapons or
the use of tactical nuclear weapons as a first step
in what could become a ladder of nuclear escalation.
The official added, however, that France would not
associate itself officially with NATO's planning for
flexible response.
This is the clearest indication that the
French are trying to put together a doc-
trine for use of their newly developed
tactical nuclear weapons, and an example
of progress in technology forcing changes
in policy. Ex-defense minister Debre had
little interest in formulating a tactical
doctrine, and in fact contended that un-
certainty in this matter enhanced the cred-
ibility of the deterrent.
Now it appears that the French are evolving
a flexible response of their own, one less
in contrast with that of NATO and the US.
The French doctrine probably will develop
as separate--though not necessarily diver-
gent--from NATO's, based on the assumption
that France must maintain absolute control
over its nuclear forces.
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GREECE
The designation of Spyros Markezinis as prime
minister and the installation of an all-civilian cab-
inet within a week may in the long run increase Pres-
ident Papadopoulos' political problems.
Markezinis is a career politician who will
add an authoritative voice to pressure for
political liberalization. Despite Papado-
poulos' determination to retain full con-
trol of the government, Markezinis will
eventually try to enlarge his freedom for
maneuver.
This is bound to frighten those former
military colleagues of the President who
strongly oppose measures toward moderation,
which in their view endanger the gains for
which they revolted six years ago. Some
of these have their doubts about Papado-
poulos himself. They resent his growing
personal power and fear that he is moving
away from the goals of the military coup.
PapadopouZos intends the removal of the
military from the cabinet as a major step
toward the normalcy he has promised. So
far he has succeeded in outmaneuvering his
opponents. His latest moves, however, will
tax his ability to contend with disgruntle-
ment from both left and right.
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NOTE
Abu Dhabi - Oman: About 300 members of the
Abu Dhabi Defense Force will take up garrison duties
in northern Oman in early October, relieving Omani
gendarmerie units for service against the rebels in
Dhofar Province. The Omani Army--only 7,500 strong--
is stretched thin by the protracted guerrilla war
being waged by the leftist Popular Front for the
Liberation of Oman and the Arab Gulf with the back-
ing of Yemen (Aden). That conflict will probably
intensify in the coming weeks as the monsoon season
comes to an end.
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