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May 14, 1956	Despatch No. 653 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Detention of Deputy Speaker Lin' Reports on the detention of Lin Ting-li (spelled here as Lin Tin-lip), Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, for alleged illegal flour sales and suspected political activities. The despatch highlights Lin's past roles in intelligence, his business dealings, and political ties with figures like Chiang Ching-kuo, Chen Cheng, and K.C. Wu. The detention was reportedly authorized by President Chiang Kai-shek, following accusations by Vice President Chen Cheng of Lin's efforts to undermine Kuomintang influence among Taiwanese. Lin was described as politically influential but indulgent and self-serving. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
October 9, 2020	Interview with Michael Yaffe Michael Yaffe is a former US diplomat. He served as a member of the US delegation to ACRS.
October 20, 2020	Interview with Bruce Jentleson Bruce Jentleson is a former US Department of State official. He served as a member of the US delegation to ACRS.
June 26, 1991	J. P. Kavanagh, 'Note of the Secretary-General's Meeting with the Permanent Observer of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, H.E. Mr. Pak Gil Yon' Permanent Observer of DPRK broached two questions to SG regarding the situation on the Korean peninsula and the application of UN membership.
July 7, 1973	Message from the President of Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Il Sung, to the President of the [Socialist Federal] Republic [of Yugoslavia], Josip Broz Tito Kim Il Sung asks President Tito to support the North Korean government’s efforts for the peaceful unification of the Peninsula.
November 30, 2016	Oral History Interview with Sha Zukang Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs and Deputy Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva.
December 14, 2016	Oral History Interview with Hans Blix The interview with Hans Blix, conducted by Michal Onderco, delves into Blix's experiences as Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and his pivotal role in strengthening the agency's safeguards and mandate in the wake of nuclear proliferation challenges. Blix reflects on the lessons learned from Iraq, South Africa, and North Korea, emphasizing the need for comprehensive and intrusive inspection mechanisms to ensure compliance with nuclear treaties. He discusses the balance between diplomacy and enforcement, contrasting the IAEA's professional inspection style with the more confrontational approach of other agencies like UNSCOM. The conversation also explores Blix's advocacy for consolidating nuclear verification efforts within the IAEA, despite opposition favoring the creation of new organizations. Throughout, Blix underscores the importance of maintaining the IAEA's impartiality and technical credibility in the politically charged landscape of global nuclear governance.
January 16, 1978	British Foreign Office, 'Soviet Role in the Horn of Africa' Drawing upon British concerns with respect to their possible reaction to Moscow’s support for Ethiopia against Somalia’s aggression, the Foreign Office Planning Staff looks into the wider international implications of the conflict in the Horn.
February 20, 1975	J.F. Gaylard to Air Vice-Marshal H. Hawkins
November 12, 1956	Radio Free Europe Encrypted Telex MUN 135, Richard Condon to W. J. Conerey Egan Richard Condon, Radio Free Europe (RFE) European Director reports the release of RFE staff from detention in Gyor, Hungary.