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October 22, 1950
Syria and Lebanon sever relations, and a movement grows in Tripoli against separation from Syria.
February 1, 1950
Movement toward a Syrian-Iraqi union surge, including convening a secret conference in Baghdad and other private meetings.
1949
Britain supports Syrian opposition parties--Hizb al-Shaab and the Baath Party.
February 1, 1949
While, after 1945, Syria greatly favored the British Government, recent events in Palestine and Arab countries have changed Syria's outlook, and France decides to change its policy toward Syria and Lebanon.
September 1957
An American visit to plan a fight against communism in Jordan has dangerous ramifications, including increased tension between Arab states.
January 4, 1957
During a visit to Jordan, Chehab learns of Arab military developments, including the activity of Syrian, Egyptian, and Palestinian soldiers, as well as King Hussein's policies regarding al-Nabulsi and King Saud.
April 21, 1956
Jordanian leaders visit Damascus, yielding stronger ties that Jordan hopes will be useful in a future clash with the Israelis.
December 1, 1948
Meeting between Iraqi delegation and King Abdullah.
August 4, 1948
Description of an Iraqi parliamentary delegation's visit to Jordan and Syria, and King Abdullah’s intent to annex the Arab areas of Palestine to Trans-Jordan.
January 1, 1956
Report on a meeting between the Syrian and Lebanese Communist Parties in Damascus.