Kohl and the Presidents from the three Baltic states have a shared concern about the slow withdrawal of "Soviet" troops in the region. Kohl is asked to put more pressure on Yeltsin. All three Presidents see security and troop withdrawals as an essential precondition for the success of economic reforms in their countries.

The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for Saturday, 2 December 1989 describes the latest developments in Czechoslovakia, East Germany, USSR and South Korea.

The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for 30 July 1990 describes the latest developments in the Soviet Union, Japan, Liberia, Algeria, Togo, Afghanistan, Burma, Iraq and Israel.

An analysis of upcoming elections in Lithuania and Estonia which will strengthen Baltic independence movements.

An analysis of growing Estonian nationalism and Communist efforts to bolster Party support.

An analysis of the Soviet Foreign Ministry's position to establish an eight-year transition period for Baltic states' independence and to refrain from using force.

An analysis of the Lithuanian Supreme Soviet's decision to legalize a multiparty political system.

An analysis of the Baltic governments' actions despite Soviet Central Committee condemnation.

An analysis of the Soviet posture toward the Baltic's movements for greater autonomy.

An analysis of planned demonstrations in the Baltics and Soviet efforts to dampen local support for opposition movements.