CIA ANALYSIS OF SOVIET COVERT ACTIVITY IN MIDEAST

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-16-3-47-9
• Release Decision: RIPLIM
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 8
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: October 8, 2009
• Sequence Number: 47
• Publication Date: August 28, 1971
• Content Type: MEMO

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INFORMATION
August 28, 1971
SUBJECT:
KISSINGER
ENNEDY
CIA Analysis of Soviet Covert
Activity in Mideast
Two weeks ago Al Haig sent CIA. some questions (Tab A) about possible
Soviet covert involvement in recent events in various parts of the Middle
East -- such as the upheavals in Morocco and the Sudan, Libya's efforts25X1
to buy off Malta, Soviet pressure on Ethiopia via threats of increased aid
to Somalia and the Sudan, and the Cyprus situation. Our staff seemed
skeptical about the degree of Soviet involvement, and Al wanted an inde-
pendent judgment. He also wanted to know if the Russians have stepped?
up their covert action program lately.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
19 August 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Tom Latimer
The White House
SUBJECT: General Haig's Request for Information on
Soviet activity in the Middle East
Attached is our response to the questions General Haig raised
with you. Please convey it to the General with our offer to discuss
the matter at greater length with him if he feels the need.
Enclosure: As stated
CyzQ
Cord Meyer, PIr.
Acting Deputy Director for Plans
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