UNTIED STATES POLICY TOWARDS INDOCHINA

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• Publication Date: May 23, 1988
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THE WHITE IquSE 90428
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
CHAIRMAN, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
SUBJECT:
Executive Registry
88-2218X
United States Poli_ owards Indochina (S)
? Attached are the approved of eference for a review of
United States Policy Toward na. (S)
FOR THE PRESIDENT:
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DIRECTIVE NO. 1-88
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Introduction
This National Security Study Directive (NSSD) establishes the
terms of reference for an interagency review of United States
policy towards Indochina (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). A review
is warranted in light of recent developments that could poten-
tially affect United States interests in the region. (S)
Scope
The review should cover all t
particular focus on the Camb0
The review should discus
Vietnam and Laos, exam
developments for our
recommend policy adju
dochinese states, with
nflict. (S)
olicies towards Cambodia,
ations of recent
and, if necessary,
The Cambodian Conflict
Assess the situation on the gr Cambodia, including
Vietnamese military options and the relative strength and
prospects of the various Cambodian factions. (S)
Assess recent diplomatic developments, e.g., Prince Sihanouk's
activities, including his meetings with Phnom Penh Prime
Minister Hun Sen, and the efforts of Indonesian Foreign Minister
Alatas to organize a Jakarta "cocktail party." (S)
Review the positions of the gover nts with significant
dian conflict, including:
influence and interests in the
Vietnam: Vietnam
Cambodia. Possi
prospect of en
for withdrawa
tives and intentions in
diplomatic flexibility and
us negotiations. Prospects
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China: Prospects for willingness/ability to
control Khmer Rouge as part of settlement. Chinese
strategic objectives in event of settlement (and in
its absence). Likelihood of Chinese support for
settlement leading to diminished role for Khmer Rouge
and leadership ce Sihanouk.
Thailand/ASEAN: r continued unified ASEAN
support for opposition Vietnamese occupation.
Implications for ASEAN cohesion of a) continued
Vietnamese intransigence b) rapid movement toward
settlement. Thailand's likely stance towards the
Khmer Rouge in a settlement. Implications of ASEAN
trade with Vietnam for U.S./ASEAN strategy (and
possible United States isolation on this issue).
The Soviet Union: Possibility of its playing
constructive role in urging Hanoi to negotiate/
withdraw, and in guarante ing a settlement. Utility
of Afghan agreement as a= del for Cambodia. (S)
Current United States policy t
emphasizes: support for ASE
the diplomatic/economic isq
Cambodian non-communist r
of the Khmer Rouge. Ex
change in order to has
whether we should, fo
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the Cambodian conflict
ince Sihanouk, support for
Vietnam, support for the
nd opposition to the return
how our policy focus should
outcome, including
Attempt to fu coordination with ASEAN,
e.g., to increase eco and diplomatic pressure on
Hanoi (and put the bu n ore clearly on Vietnam for
lack of movement toward settlement).
Review with ASEAN governments whether we should also
seek to develop positive incentives to encourage
Vietnamese flexibility.
Increase our public support for and coordination with
Prince Sihanouk.
Increase the levels
the non-communist r
competition with t
Peoples Republic
(PRK/PAVN).
Examine the
position on
the negotiatx
acceptable.
nge the mix of our aid to
ce to prepare it for
Rouge and/or counter the
hea/Peoples Army of Vietnam
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efined United States
er Rouge involvement in
tlement period is
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Explore the utility of.deve1oping with ASEAN and China
a framework to control the Khmer Rouge and consider
how such a framework could be used to increase the
pressure on Vietnam to negotiate
Examine the P4.::.
detailed dialogue
how to limit'gai
their more aciivr
and utility of more active/
Soviets on Cambodia. Consider
at might accrue to Soviets from
volvement.
Explore whether/how t e Cambodia directly with
the Socialist Republic' Vietnam (SRV). Can our
willingness to normalize in the context of a
settlement be used to encourage the Vietnamese to
compromise? Are there other inducements, short of
normalization, we could employ to encourage further
movement? Would any dialogue with Hanoi on these
issues vitiate our overall strategy/leverage? What
would the effect be on Soviet attitudes towards Hanoi?
Consider whether increa
affect the Cambodian e
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos:
Review the current status
accounting and other hu
prisoners, Amerasians
address, inter alia:
Vietnam: Wha
arrangements can be d
responses on humani
our Cambodian policy?
U.S./Lao cooperation would
.on. (S)
ani.,,trian Issues
rts to achieve POW/MIA
ectives (political
e Program (ODP)), and
entives or cooperative
ed to maximize Vietnamese
ssues without undermining
Laos: How can we improve Lao cooperation on
humanitarian issues and what measures can be used to
decrease their involvement in the narcotics trade?
Cambodia: How can we bring pressure to bear on
Cambodia to return throu international/humanitarian
channels the remains of ericans that they claim to
hold? (S)
The study shall be conducte
an interagency group chair
for East Asian and Pacifi
June 13, 1988. (C)
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Assistant Secretary of State
It should be completed by
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